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
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
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
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) This view of Yosemite Valley from just east of Yosemite Village gives a sense of conditions of the floor of Yosemite Valley 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 future—and support this webcam—by making a gift to Yosemite Conservancy View
Current Conditions - Yosemite National Park (U. S. National Park Service) National Park Service, Air Resources Division Pavement preservation activities will begin on El Portal Road (continuation of Highway 140 in Yosemite) beginning Sunday evening, May 17, followed by similar operations on primary and secondary roads within Yosemite Valley Work will begin at the park boundary and continue east toward and into Yosemite Valley Operations are not scheduled for
Calendar - Yosemite National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Wednesday, May 27 Park Hours Yosemite National Park Open 24 hours Park Entrance - Hetch Hetchy Open Sunrise–Sunset Yosemite Valley Welcome Center Open 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Wawona Visitor Center at Hill's Studio Open 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Big Oak Flat Information Station Open 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center Closed See all hours