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  • Yosemite to Implement Temporary Reservation System

    Yosemite to Implement Temporary Reservation System

    If you’re planning on heading up to Yosemite this summer be sure to get your reservation. Just like many theme parks, Yosemite National Park will implement a “temporary” registration system beginning May 20th.

  • Yosemite Open for Firefall but Reservations Required

    Yosemite Open for Firefall but Reservations Required

    If you’re planning on visiting Yosemite to take in the world famous firefall over the next couple of weeks you likely won’t be disappointed. Recent rains and snowmelt have been creating some pretty spectacular views around the valley. You will however need a reservation to enter the park.

  • Yosemite Closed

    Yosemite Closed

    UPDATE: Yosemite National Park is open but reservations from recreation.gov are required to enter the park for ALL activities. Due to health and safety concerns presented by the Coronavirus Pandemic, Yosemite is closed to all non-residents and non-staff until further notice. Visitors will be turned away at the gates which are being manned 24/7.

  • Glacier Point and Tioga Roads Close for Season

    Glacier Point and Tioga Roads Close for Season

    It’s that time of year again when snow closes the Tioga Pass and Glacier Point roads.

  • Hiker Killed on Mist Trail

    Hiker Killed on Mist Trail

    Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of Xuan Wang. Wang was hiking the Mist Trail on Saturday February 24, 2019 when she was struck by falling rock and ice and she succumbed to her injuries soon thereafter.

  • Highway 41 Open

    Highway 41 Open

    Wawona Road (Hwy 41) has reopened between South Entrance and Yosemite Valley. Watch for debris on the road.

  • Highway 41 (Wawona Road) Closed

    Highway 41 (Wawona Road) Closed

    Highway 41 has closed, Thursday December 14th 2019, due to high winds and down trees. The road is closed from Yosemite Valley to the South Entrance. There is no expected reopening date at this time.

  • Highway 140 Closing for Safety

    Highway 140 Closing for Safety

    Due to heavy rain, Highway 140 from Mariposa/Merced will close Wednesday February 13th at 3:00pm and is anticipated to remain closed through Thursday morning. 

  • More Areas Closed

    More Areas Closed

    More areas have closed within Yosemite National Park as a result of the government shutdown.

  • Yosemite is Open but Services are Limited

    Yosemite is Open but Services are Limited

    Yosemite National Park is open during the shutdown but visitor services are limited. Wawona Campground, Hodgdon Meadow Campground, the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias and all park visitor centers are currently closed. Restroom facilities are very limited throughout the park. Visitors are encouraged to stop and use restroom facilities in the gateway communities before entering…