Entrance ReservationsReservations will be required for entry to Yosemite February 10–11, February 17–19, and February 24–25, 2024 due to the Horsetail Fall event. Reservations were required in the summers of 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic and in summer 2022 when numerous key visitor attractions were closed for critical infrastructure repairs. They were also required for three weekends in February 2023 to help manage crowding and associated impacts during the Horsetail Fall event. Planning for the FutureYosemite has been grappling with congestion—even gridlock—for decades. We want to build from the lessons learned from the last three summer of managed access. We are currently developing the Visitor Access Management Plan in order to design an approach that provides a great visitor experience while protecting Yosemite's natural and cultural resources. Lodging and CampingOther than the entrance fee, you don't need a reservation or permit to visit Yosemite. However, you should get a lodging or campground reservation if you plan to spend the night. Wilderness PermitsHalf Dome PermitsBusiness Permits and Commercial Use AuthorizationsLearn more about commercial use authorizations for commercial passenger vehicles, tours, etc.Special Use PermitsSpecial Events Permits, First Amendment Permits, and Right-of-Way PermitsFilm Permits
Wedding Permits
Permission to Scatter Cremated Remains
Educational Fee Waivers
Research and Collection Permits |
Last updated: November 15, 2023