• The Chinese Laundry building is closed for the season.
• The Wawona Hotel is closed to the public for a multi-year repair project.
• Yosemite Museum hours changed on 10/24 to 10 am – 4 pm
• Happy Ailes is closed for the season.
• The Curry Village and Yosemite Valley Lodge bike Stands are closed due to rain through Sunday Nov 1st. The Ahwahnee and Yosemite Village bike stands are closed for the season.
• Road Closures/Status:

• Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road have reopened. Icy conditions may exist so please drive carefully.
• Fuels reduction work occurring along Big Oak Flat Road: mechanical fuels reduction work is being conducted along Big Oak Flat Road between Foresta and Crane Flat. Crews are removing dead and fallen wood and thinning smaller trees near the roadway. Visitors traveling in the area should expect to see crews working and equipment in use and anticipate 15 minute delays.
  
• El Capitan Crossover Delays - Bridge Stabilization Project. Stabilization work at El Capitan Bridge will cause single-lane traffic and 15-minute delays Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m., through December 2026.  This work may include short-intermittent closures of El Capitan Crossover during deliveries of materials, supplies and equipment. Beginning Monday morning, September 14, 2026, parking areas, trails around the bridge, and Shuttle Stop No. 9 will be closed. Pedestrian access will be restricted Monday thru Friday, with limited access on weekends.
• Tuolumne Meadows Water Project - construction activities are on-going along Tioga Road starting at the drive exit of the Visitor Center and moving towards the Tuolumne River bridge. Expect a short length of one-way traffic control with up to a 10 minute wait time while these activities are occurring.  

• Trail Closures/Status:
  • Half Dome cables are down for the season. A permit is required to hike to the top of Half Dome when the cables are up.
  • The trail over El Capitan Bridge, connecting sections of the Valley Loop Trail that are north and south of the Merced River, will be closed on weekdays through December for bridge work.
  • Crane Flat to Tuolumne Meadows Area - The trail between the wilderness center and Lembert Dome is closed for construction. An alternate trail is available.
  • Glacier Point Road Area - The area east from Wawona Road, south from Glacier Point Road, north from Wawona, extending east to Buena Vista Creek (south of Mono Meadow trail) are closed, as seen on the public information map. The trail to the top of Chilnualna Falls has reopened. See the public information map for details.
  • Wawona and Mariposa Grove - The area east from Wawona Road, south from Glacier Point Road, north from Wawona, extending east to Buena Vista Creek (south of Mono Meadow trail) are closed, as seen on the public information map. The trail to the top of Chilnualna Falls has reopened. See the public information map for details
• Campground Status

Yosemite Valley:

Open: Upper Pines, Camp 4 (reservation required for all)

Closed: Lower Pines, North Pines,

Outside Yosemite Valley:

Open: Wawona (reservation required), Hodgdon Meadow (first come, first served)

Closed: Bridalveil Creek, Crane Flat, Tamarack Flat, White Wolf, Yosemite Creek, Porcupine Flat, Tuolumne Meadows

Essential tips to maximize your experience during your visit to Yosemite:

1. A park entrance fee is always required. Purchase digital passes in advance online to save time at the gate. Cash is not accepted.  Learn more about pass options and non-resident fees. 
2. Stay Informed with Traffic Alerts: Sign up for Yosemite's valley traffic alerts by texting "YNPTRAFFIC" to 333111 to stay updated on traffic conditions, enhancing your visit planning.  You can also text "Yosemite" to 333111 to get Emergency(ish) Alerts.
3. Check gate entry wait times before you go with Current Wait Times at - https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

4. Optimal Visit Times: Arrive early in the morning (Before 5:00 AM) or later in the afternoon (After 4:00 PM) to avoid crowding. Remember, the park is accessible 24 hours a day (excluding Hetch Hetchy), allowing for flexible planning.
5. Weekday Visits: If possible, visit mid-week. While early Spring is generally less crowded than the Summer, weekends and holidays can still get busy. If your trip includes weekends, explore the diverse activities in Yosemite's Southern Gateway, such as local attractions, historical sites, wine tasting, hiking, axe throwing, and relaxing at Bass Lake.
6. Guided and Adventure Tours: Take advantage of guided tours and hikes. Tours offer a unique perspective of Yosemite, relieve the hassle of parking.
7. Explore Beyond the Valley: Visit areas like Wawona near the south gate entrance. Rich in history and activities, Wawona offers the Yosemite History Center, stagecoach rides, various hikes, a dog-friendly trail.
8. Take Public Transportation: May - September, utilize YARTS for convenient travel to Yosemite with daily buses on Highway 41, departing from Oakhurst at 8:30 AM and 11:15 AM; visit www.yarts.com for schedules and details.
   

For more information:

VISIT: Yosemite's Current Conditions page
CALL: Oakhurst Visitor Center at (559) 683-4636
STOP BY: Oakhurst Visitor Center located at 40343 Highway 41 (daily from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

There is so much to do here in the Yosemite and it's Southern Gateway. Click the image strip below to find out more.