Entrance Reservations

You no longer need a reservation to drive into Yosemite in 2024. The $35/car park entrance fee still applies when you arrive. A reservation is required to drive into Yosemite on some days in February.

We will announce details on plans for managing visitor access in summer 2025 by the end of the year.

 

Entrance Reservations in 2025

  • January 1 through February 7: No reservation required to drive into Yosemite.

  • February 8 through 23: A reservation is required 24 hours per day on Saturdays, Sundays, and on Washington's Birthday (Monday, February 17).

  • After February 26: We will announce details on plans for managing visitor access in summer 2025 by the end of the year.

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February 2025 Reservation Requirement

Horsetail Fall can glow orange when it's backlit by sunset, which can make it appear to be on fire. This unique lighting effect happens only on evenings with a clear sky when the waterfall is flowing and when the sun is at the right angle in mid– to late February. This event attracts many visitors to a small area, causing traffic congestion, parking issues, safety concerns, and impacts to natural and cultural resources. In order to manage this event, a reservation will be required to enter Yosemite National Park on the weekends of February 8–9, February 15–17, and February 22–23, 2025, even for those not visiting Horsetail Fall. Visitors who arrive Mondays through Fridays (except Monday, February 17) won't need a reservation. The $35/car entrance fee is valid for entry for seven days, regardless of day of arrival.

 

 

April through October

We will announce details on plans for managing visitor access in summer 2025 by the end of the year.

 
 

Planning for the Future

Yosemite 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.

Last updated: November 26, 2024

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