Information
No overnight parking on Tioga & Glacier Point Roads
Overnight parking is not allowed on Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road, including all parking lots reachable from these roads.
Posted or updated Oct 15, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
National Park
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is a National Park in California. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 16 campgrounds and 4 visitor centers; entrance fees start at $20.
California National Park America the Beautiful pass accepted
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“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.”
Active alerts
1
Closures
0
Campgrounds
16
Visitor centers
4
Current alerts and closures
1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.
Entrance fees and passes
We accept major credit cards and mobile payment services (we do not accept cash) when you arrive. If you are arriving in a private vehicle, you only need to pay the vehicle fee (not the $20 per-person fee; non-residents pay an addition…
| Fee | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $35 | This fee is valid for seven consecutive days for a non-commercial car, pickup truck, RV, or van with 15 or fewer passenger seats. Buy online |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $30 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Per-person nonresident fees still apply. Buy online |
| Entrance - Per Person | $20 | This fee is valid for seven consecutive days for people entering on foot, a bicycle, a horse, or a non-commercial bus or van. |
| Entrance - Non-commercial Groups | $300 | The per-person fee is $20 to a maximum of $300 per vehicle. People 15 years and younger are free. |
| Entrance - 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… |
| Commercial Entrance - Per Person | $20 | The fee is $20 per person for any resident 16 years or older. For any nonresident the fee is $100 per person for anyone 16 years or older. |
| Nonresident | $100 | Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Yosemite National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless… |
| Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus | $200 | This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. For any nonresident there is an additional fee of $100 per person for anyone 16 years or older. |
| Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach | $300 | This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. For any nonresident there is an additional fee of $100 per person for anyone 16 years or older. |
| Pass | Cost | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Entrance - Park | $70 | At the park |
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here. This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online.
Things to do
Go Skiing at Badger Pass
The Badger Pass Ski Area is open from mid-December through March (weather and conditions permitting). You can downhill ski, cross-country ski, go tubing, or snowshoeing all from this historic winter resort.
Winter Fee applies
Downhill Skiing
Wildlife Safety in Yosemite
Yosemite National Park supports more than 400 species of vertebrates including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. The high diversity of species is the result of diverse habitats in Yosemite that are largely intact.
Become a Yosemite Junior Ranger
Kids can become a Yosemite Junior Ranger by taking a self-guided handbook with them as they travel around the park and complete the activities that are the best fit for them. The Yosemite Junior Ranger handbook is available for free at visitor centers.
Year-round
See all 13 things to do in Yosemite →
Activities the NPS lists for Yosemite.
Arts and CultureAuto and ATVScenic DrivingAstronomyBikingBoatingCampingBackcountry CampingClimbingFishingFoodGuided ToursHands-OnHikingBackcountry HikingHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingIce SkatingLiving HistoryPaddlingJunior Ranger ProgramTubingSnow TubingSkiingSnow PlaySnowshoeingSwimmingWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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Operating hours
Yosemite National Park is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | All Day |
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Wednesday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
Weather: Yosemite National Park covers nearly 1,200 square miles (3,100 square km) in the Sierra Nevada, with elevations ranging from about 2,000 feet (600 m) to 13,000 ft (4,000 m).
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 209/372-0200
- [email protected]
- Address
- PO Box 577, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
- Coordinates
- 37.8488, -119.5572· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Oak Flat Information Station | Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 209/372-0200 | Yes |
| Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center | Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 209/372-0200 | Yes |
| Wawona Visitor Center at Hill's Studio | Daily: 8:00AM - 5:00PM | 209/372-0200 | Yes |
| Yosemite Valley Welcome Center | Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 209/372-0200 | Yes |
Campgrounds
| Campground | Total sites | Reservable | First-come | RVs | Fee | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridalveil Creek Campground | 110 | 110 | 0 | Yes, up to 35 ft | $36 | Recreation.gov |
| Bridalveil Creek Horse Camp | 3 | 3 | 0 | No | $50 | Recreation.gov |
| Camp 4 Campground | 61 | 61 | 0 | No | $10 | Recreation.gov |
| Crane Flat Campground | 148 | 148 | 0 | Yes, up to 35 ft | $36 | Recreation.gov |
| Hodgdon Meadow Campground | 100 | 104 | 0 | Yes, up to 40 ft | $36 | Recreation.gov |
| Lower Pines Campground | 74 | 74 | 0 | Yes, up to 40 ft | $36 | Recreation.gov |
| North Pines Campground | 81 | 81 | 0 | Yes, up to 40 ft | $36 | Recreation.gov |
| Porcupine Flat Campground | 55 | 55 | 0 | Yes, up to 24 ft | $24 | Recreation.gov |
| Tamarack Flat Campground | 52 | 52 | 0 | No | $24 | Recreation.gov |
| Tuolumne Meadows Campground | 289 | 289 | 0 | Yes, up to 35 ft | $36 | Recreation.gov |
| Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp | 4 | 4 | 0 | No | $50 | Recreation.gov |
| Upper Pines Campground | 236 | 236 | 0 | Yes, up to 35 ft | $36 | Recreation.gov |
| Wawona Campground | 95 | 95 | 0 | Yes, up to 35 ft | $36 | Recreation.gov |
| Wawona Horse Camp | 2 | 2 | 0 | Yes, up to 30 ft | $50 | Recreation.gov |
| White Wolf Campground | 68 | 68 | 0 | Yes, up to 27 ft | $28 | Recreation.gov |
| Yosemite Creek Campground | 74 | 74 | 0 | No | $24 | Recreation.gov |
Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm
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