As of October 1, 2021, reservations are no longer required to enter Yosemite National Park. To enter Yosemite, drive to the gate and pay your admission or show your annual pass.
Note: Some services are still limited inside the park due to Covid-19.
Please see the FAQ page for more information about visiting the park - https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/covid19.htm.
For a list of concessionaire services go to www.travelyosemite.com.
Yosemite Valley Shuttles are now running for 2022 the winter season with a modified route and schedule. See below for details.
Experience the beauty of Winter in Yosemite!
Many things awaken in Yosemite in the winter months as the waterfalls and Merced River come alive again. While Tioga Pass and Glacier Point roads are closed, there are many roads and trails open throughout Yosemite. Make sure you carry tire chains, as they are required during snowy times in and around the Park whenever chain controls are in effect. Check here for Tire Chain Requirements and here for more info about Traveling to Yosemite in Winter.
Have a hot toddy at The Ahwahnee Bar or Dining Room. Park your car and take the free Yosemite Valley Shuttle to all the destinations in Yosemite Valley. Make sure to take the short hike to the base of Yosemite Falls and be amazed as the water forms a snow cone as the mist freezes on the falls.
Okay - so you've figured out where to go and what to do. Now it's time to determine where to stay during your visit. There's a wide variety of options available through the region; from hotels, bed & breakfasts, vacation rentals, campgrounds and RV sites, and much more! Click below to explore the options here.
YARTS (Yosemite Area Regional Transit System) is another way to get to and from Yosemite from the gateway towns. YARTS operates in the southern gateway towns of Fresno, Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Bass Lake & Fish Camp along Highway 41 from mid-May through mid-September. Note: YARTS service along Highway 41 (Fresno*Oakhurst*Yosemite Route) is seasonal and only runs May 10 through September 10, 2021.
FREE VALLEY SHUTTLE: To help with find your favorite icons in Yosemite Valley, you can view and download the Yosemite Valley Shuttle Map. Note: Yosemite Valley Shuttle returned to service on Dec 17th with modified routes.
Finally, here are a couple outside sources that we recommend incorporating into your planning arsenal:
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