Yosemite - U.S. National Park Service
Dec 16, 2025 · 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 …
Plan Your Visit - Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Sep 8, 2025 · Pack your patience: millions of people visit Yosemite from April through October. Yosemite Valley is the main destination for most visitors but there are many places to go in the park.
Places To Go - Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
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Current Conditions - Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Jan 9, 2026 · Trails in Yosemite may be closed when there are hidden hazards or when they are impassable due to rockfall, snow, ice, or fire. Open trails aren't necessarily free of hazards.
Fees & Passes - Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Jan 9, 2026 · All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to US citizens and residents (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply).
Yosemite Valley - Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Jan 17, 2024 · While we welcome you to Yosemite, you should expect traffic congestion, especially in Yosemite Valley and at park entrances. If you are planning to visit Yosemite Valley by car for the …
Basic Information - Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Sep 22, 2025 · Yosemite National Park includes nearly 1,200 square miles of mountainous scenery, including high cliffs, deep valleys, tall waterfalls, ancient giant sequoias, and a large wilderness.
Lodging - Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Sep 2, 2025 · 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, …
Entrance Reservations - Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park …
Sep 8, 2025 · Entrance Reservations You no longer need a reservation to drive into Yosemite in 2025. The $35/car park entrance fee still applies when you arrive.
Yosemite National Park: World Heritage Site - NPS
Mar 29, 2021 · Found on the west slope of the central Sierra Nevada Mountains in California, Yosemite National Park preserves an area of outstanding scenic beauty and great wilderness value.