Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park, CA
209/372-0200
yose_web_manager@nps.gov
About
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, and much more.
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). Yosemite receives 95% of its precipitation between October and May (and over 75% between November and March). Most of Yosemite is blanketed in snow from about November through May. (Yosemite Valley can be rainy or snowy in any given winter storm.)
Activities
Arts and Culture, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Biking, Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Climbing, Fishing, Food, Guided Tours, Hands-On, Hiking, Backcountry Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Ice Skating, Living History, Paddling, Junior Ranger Program, Tubing, Snow Tubing, Skiing, Snow Play, Snowshoeing, Swimming, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store,
Topics
Architecture and Building, African American Heritage, Archeology, Arts, Painting, Photography, Asian American Heritage, Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite, Native American Heritage, Religion and Spirituality, Churches, Schools and Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Transportation, Tragic Events, Floods, Women's History, Animals, Birds, Cats (wild), Fish, Climate Change, Fire, Foothills, Plains and Valleys, Forests and Woodlands, Geology, Glaciers, Grasslands, Meadows, Lakes, Mountains, Natural Sounds, Night Sky, Astronomy, River and Riparian, Rock Landscapes and Features, Scenic Views, Trails, Unique Species, Watersheds, Waterfalls, Wetlands, Wilderness,
Entrance Fees
| Type | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $35.00 | This fee is valid for seven consecutive days for a non-commercial car, pickup truck, RV, or van with 15 or fewer passenger seats. This fee covers the vehicle and everyone inside of it. |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $30.00 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. |
| Entrance - Per Person | $20.00 | This fee is valid for seven consecutive days for people entering on foot, a bicycle, a horse, or a non-commercial bus or van. People 15 years and younger are free. |
| Commercial Entrance - Sedan | $20.00 | 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. This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. |
| Commercial Entrance - Van | $20.00 | 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. This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. |
| Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus | $200.00 | 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. A commercial use authorization is required. |
| Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach | $300.00 | 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. A commercial use authorization is required. |
| Entrance - Non-commercial Groups | $300.00 | The per-person fee is $20 to a maximum of $300 per vehicle. People 15 years and younger are free. |
| Entrance - Education/Academic Groups | $0.00 | An educational fee waiver is available for educational and scientific groups that are accredited or tax-exempt for educational purposes planning a trip for educational or scientific purposes related to Yosemite that is not primarily recreational. |
| Commercial Entrance - Per Person | $20.00 | The fee is $25 plus $20 per person, not to exceed $105. This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required. |
| Nonresident | $100.00 | 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 admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. This includes nonresidents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization (CUA) group, or concessioner tour group. |
Directions
You can drive to Yosemite year-round and enter via Highways 41, 140, and 120 from the west. Tioga Pass Entrance (via Highway 120 from the east) is closed from approximately November through late May or June. Hetch Hetchy is open all year but may close intermittently due to snow. Please note that GPS units do not always provide accurate directions to or within Yosemite.
Address: PO Box 577 Yosemite National Park CA 95389
lat:37.84883288, long:-119.5571873
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