Yosemite National Park
National Park · CA
Park Closure · Glacier Point Road is temporarily closed due to the Dome Fire
The Dome Fire is burning in the wilderness northeast of Wawona. Glacier Point Road is temporarily closed because of reduced visibility along the road due to smoke and to safely allow firefighting operations. Additionally, there are some trail closures south of Glacier Point Road.. Smoky conditions are possible, with brief periods of unhealthy air quality in some places at some times..
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Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra. First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/yose
- Location
- Yosemite National Park (37.849, -119.557)
Track your visit to Yosemite National Park
NP Tracker keeps a record of every National Park Service unit you visit — all 430-plus of them. Log visits with dates and photos, collect passport stamps, plan trips, and watch your map fill in. It's free.
Passport stamp locations
- Big Oak Flat Information Station
- Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center
- Wawona Visitor Center at Hill's Studio
Hours
Yosemite National Parktoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
- Mon Oct 5All Day
- Tue Oct 6All Day
- Wed Oct 7All Day
- Thu Oct 8All Day
- Fri Oct 9All Day
Yosemite National Park is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
Hetch Hetchytoday: Sunrise to Sunset
- Sat Oct 3Sunrise to Sunset
- Sun Oct 4Sunrise to Sunset
Visitor centers
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- Big Oak Flat Information Stationtoday: 8:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
- Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Centerclosed todayDirections
- Wawona Visitor Center at Hill's Studiotoday: 8:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
- Yosemite Valley Welcome Centertoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
Self-guided tours
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Mariposa Grove - Big Trees Loop Self-Guided Tour (Accessible)30–45 minutes · 12 stops
Winding through an impressive forest with many giant sequoias, this trail offers numerous interpretive panels on the life and ecology of this unique place. This loop is relatively flat and is wheelchair accessible.
Mariposa Grove - Grizzly Giant Self-Guided Tour (Accessible)30–45 minutes · 4 stops
Winding through a forest with many giant sequoias, this trail features the Grizzly Giant (the largest sequoia tree in the park), the California Tunnel Tree, and offers interpretive panels on the life and ecology of this unique place. This trail is relatively flat and is wheelchair accessible
Tioga Road - Wayside Exhibits (Accessible)1–2 hours · 14 stops
Wayside exhibits highlighting Yosemite's geology, ecosystems, natural and cultural history, etc., found along Tioga Road, from near Crane Flat to Tioga Pass, are grouped together in this tour. Each wayside exhibit is audio described. A few wayside exhibits are not on accessible paths.
Tuolumne Meadows - Soda Springs and Parsons Lodge Self-Guided Tour60–75 minutes · 16 stops
Explore the mystery that is Soda Springs and delve into the history of Parsons Lodge on this delightful walk through Tuolumne Meadows. Soda Springs--cold, carbonated water bubbling out of the ground--is protected within a log enclosure. Historic Parsons Memorial Lodge offers exhibits (limited hours--see Yosemite Guide for schedule). A path to the bridge below the lodge continues to the Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center. Please stay on established trails. Pets, bicycles, or strollers are not allowed on trail.
Entrance fees
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- Private Vehicle — $35.00
This fee is valid for seven consecutive days for a non-commercial car, pickup truck, RV, or van with 15 or fewer passenger seats. This fee covers the vehicle and everyone inside of it. Per-person nonresident fees still apply.
- Motorcycle — $30.00
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Per-person nonresident fees still apply.
- Per Person — $20.00
This fee is valid for seven consecutive days for people entering on foot, a bicycle, a horse, or a non-commercial bus or van. People 15 years and younger are free.
- Non-commercial Groups — $300.00
The per-person fee is $20 to a maximum of $300 per vehicle. People 15 years and younger are free.
- Education/Academic Groups — Free
An educational fee waiver is available for educational and scientific groups that are accredited or tax-exempt for educational purposes planning a trip for educational or scientific purposes related to Yosemite that is not primarily recreational.