Yosemite - U. S. National Park Service Yosemite 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
Lodging - Yosemite National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Lodging options inside Yosemite National Park are managed by Yosemite Hospitality, and range from simple tent cabins at the High Sierra Camps to deluxe rooms at The Ahwahnee Reservations are available 366 days in advance and are strongly recommended, especially from spring through fall and during holidays If you can't find lodging inside the park, consider staying in private lodging in
Entrance Reservations - Yosemite National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Yosemite National Park today announced it will no longer use a timed reservation system in 2026 The decision follows a comprehensive evaluation of traffic patterns, parking availability and visitor use during the 2025 season Park analysis found that most weekdays maintained available parking, stable traffic flow and visitation levels within the park’s operational capacity These findings
Fees Passes - Yosemite National Park (U. S. National Park Service) All park entrances (except Hetch Hetchy) are open 24 hours per day America the Beautiful—National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Passes do cover park entrance fees (but not reservation requirements or fees if they are in place)
Webcams - Yosemite National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Yosemite Falls, a combination of Upper Yosemite Fall, Middle Cascades, and Lower Yosemite Fall, has a total height of 2,425 feet In May, you may see Pacific dogwood in bloom just below the waterfall This webcam image is provided courtesy of Yosemite Conservancy For permission to feature Yosemite Conservancy webcams, fill out our webcam usage agreement You can provide for Yosemite’s
Current Conditions - Yosemite National Park (U. S. National Park Service) National Park Service, Air Resources Division Seasonal Information Rivers Waterfalls: Yosemite Falls, Vernal Fall, Nevada Fall, and Bridalveil Fall are flowing high Snowpack is at 22% (Tuolumne River basin) and 27% (Merced River basin) of average as of April 1 Bears: Bears are active throughout the park, with activity on the rise Be sure to store your food properly and to remain at least
Yosemite Valley - Yosemite National Park (U. S. National Park Service) - NPS Duration: 3 minutes, 6 seconds Each year, Yosemite National Park welcomes over four million visitors If you are planning to visit Yosemite, plan ahead and arrive early In summer, expect extended traffic delays and extremely limited parking Expect delays of an hour or more at entrance stations and two to three hours in Yosemite Valley
Wilderness Permits - Yosemite National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Most of Yosemite is covered in snow during winter Before planning a wilderness trip during this time, please ensure you're prepared for winter conditions Wilderness permits are required all year You can get a wilderness permit the day before or day you intend to start your hike at the permit issuing station nearest the trailhead