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5 days ago · Camping. Campgrounds. Camping in Yosemite. Reservations are required for all campgrounds from approximately April through October. Reservations are extremely difficult to get: you should make a reservation as early as possible. Read answers to frequently asked questions and tips for making reservations.
- Camping Reservations
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- Tips for Making Reservations
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- Yosemite Creek
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- Camping Reservations
- Entrance Reservations Basics
- Making and Using A Reservation
- Visiting Without A Reservation
- Reservation Management
Do I need a reservation to visit Yosemite?
Yes, if you are driving a vehicle into or through Yosemite National Park between 5 am and 4 pm (peak hours) during the dates listed above, you must have one of the following with matching photo ID: 1. Reservation for a Yosemite National Park campground(Upper Pines, Lower Pines, North Pines, Camp 4, Wawona, Bridalveil Creek, Hodgdon Meadow, Crane Flat, Tamarack Flat, White Wolf, Yosemite Creek, or Porcupine Flat. Reservations for campgrounds outside the park do not provide access to Yosemite d...
What types of reservations are available?
There are two kinds of peak-hours reservations: those valid for the full day and those valid for arrival in the afternoons (on all three days). (Anyone with or without a reservation can also arrive before 5 am or after 4 pm.) Peak-hours reservations are valid for up to three consecutive days.
Do I need a reservation to drive into the park on weekdays?
If you are visiting anytime from July 1 through August 16, you need a reservation to drive into the park every day of the week if entering the park between 5 am and 4 pm. If you are visiting anytime from April 13 through June 30 or August 17 through October 31, you need a reservation to drive into the park on every Saturday and Sunday, and every holiday (May 27, June 19, September 2, and October 14) when entering the park between 5 am and 4 pm. A reservation is required on these days even if...
How and when do I get a peak-hours reservation to visit Yosemite?
Peak-hours reservations are only available via Recreation.gov. Reservations go extremely quickly. Establish a Recreation.gov account first, log in to your account, and obtain a reservation beginning at 8 am Pacific daylight time on the appropriate day. Reservations are available during two periods: 1. On January 5 for all arrival dates (April 13–October 27); these remain available until all are taken. 2. Seven days in advance (e.g., make a reservation for an arrival date of October 27 on Octo...
On Recreation.gov what does it mean that reservations are not yet released?
If you try to find availability on Recreation.gov and it says reservations are “not yet released,” it means no more reservations are available until seven days in advance, promptly at 8 am PDT.
How much does a peak-hours reservation cost?
A peak-hours reservation costs $2 and is non-refundable. This is collected by Recreation.gov and is separate from the park entrance fee. You need one reservation per vehicle. Each reservation is valid for everyone inside the vehicle.
A reservation is required to drive into or through the park during peak hours (5 am to 4 pm) on days a reservation is required. A reservation is not required to drive into or through the park before 5 am or after 4 pm on days when a reservation is required. If you enter through an entrance station before or after peak hours, you can remain in the p...
Why was this pilot selected for 2024?
1. This pilot tests a more flexible reservation system requiring reservations only on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and holidays during the early and late busy seasons. It also increases the number of reservations available, fully testing a reservation system during a time without pandemic restrictions or major construction. 2. In evaluating management strategies to pilot in summer 2024, park managers considered many different factors including public comments, opportunities to improve visit...
How much is the park limiting vehicle access to Yosemite under the peak-hours+ reservation system?
The number of peak-hours reservations is determined by the number of parking spaces in Yosemite Valley coupled with roadway capacity in the Valley, and correlated with entrance station data from previous years to estimate number of vehicles going to other areas of the park. Aside from the Tioga Road, all highways that enter Yosemite National Park meet in Yosemite Valley.
How many vehicles with peak-hours reservations are we projecting to have in the park each day?
Spring/Tioga Road closed (weekends/holidays): 2,880 Summer/Tioga Road open (weekends): 4,550 Summer/Tioga Road open (weekdays): 5,170 Fall/Tioga Road open (weekends/holidays): 4,270 These are not the total number of reservations each day, but the projected total number of vehicles with peak-hours reservations each day. This does not include other types of vehicles (e.g., overnight visitors, employees, vendors). Our projections for how many vehicles will return on day two or three of their res...
Mar 21, 2024 · America the Beautiful Pass. If you’re planning to visit more than 2-3 big national parks in a year, you should consider getting the America the Beautiful Pass . This pass is sold at REI, costs $80, and will get you into all of the National Park Service sites.
Dec 22, 2023 · 1. North Pines Campground. 2. Upper Pines Campground. 3. Lower Pines Campground. 4. Camp 4. 5. Tents and Cabins at Curry Village. 6. Wawona Campground. 7. Summerdale Campground. 8. Indian Flat RV Park. 9. Hodgdon Meadow Campground.
Jun 26, 2023 · 1. Lower Pines. Just to confuse you, there are three campgrounds with ‘Pines’ in the name; we think Lower Pines is the best because it’s the smallest with just 73 sites. The three Pines...
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