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Open: First-come, first-served: Wawona, Hodgdon Meadow Closed: Bridalveil Creek, Crane Flat, Tamarack Flat, White Wolf, Yosemite Creek, Porcupine Flat, and Tuolumne Meadows View estimated opening and closing dates in 2025 for all campgrounds.
Yosemite National Park is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. However, the Hetch Hetchy Entrance Station is open only during daylight hours (approximately) and some roads are closed due to snow from around November through May or June.
Plan ahead: a reservation is not currently required to enter Yosemite, but will be during weekends and the holiday in February 2025. We strongly recommend that you make a reservation for lodging, camping, and backpacking. Pack your patience: millions of people visit Yosemite from April through October.
You no longer need a reservation to drive into Yosemite in 2024. The $35/car park entrance fee still applies when you arrive. We will announce details on plans for managing visitor access in February and summer 2025 by the end of the year.
Learn more about current conditions in Yosemite such as roads, trails, campgrounds, fire, rivers and waterfalls, snowpack, etc. Visiting Yosemite in Winter If you're planning a trip to Yosemite in winter, make sure you plan ahead for what's open and what preparations you should take.
Campground opening and closing dates in the "Open approx." column are tentative and can vary from year to year. View historical campground opening and closing dates. Tap water and creek water: Campgrounds listed as having creek water have vault toilets (not regular restrooms).
Visiting Yosemite in Winter. Winter is a magical time to visit Yosemite, with opportunities for hiking, playing in the snow, and quiet solitude. The silence and beauty of Yosemite in winter is an unforgettable experience. Duration: 6 minutes, 17 seconds. Last updated: February 27, 2024.
Where to Go and What to Do in Yosemite National Park. The Yosemite Guide contains information about trip planning, activities, scheduled events, and hours of operations for different facilities and services. You will receive a copy of the Yosemite Guide when you enter the park.
Yosemite National Park is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year (conditions permitting). Getting Here From Highway 99 in Fresno, take Highway 41 north into Yosemite National Park.
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 neighboring communities.