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Granite dome with trace amounts of snow.

Yosemite

Yosemite National Park · CA

Alerts and closures

  • Park Closure

    Tioga Road is temporarily closed due to snowy and icy conditions

    Tioga Road (continuation of Highway 120 through the park) is temporarily closed due to snowy and icy conditions. Call 209/372-0200 (then 1, 1) to check road conditions in the park.

  • Information

    No overnight parking on Tioga & Glacier Point Roads

    Overnight parking is not allowed on Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road, including all parking lots reachable from these roads.

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.

Things to do: Arts and Culture, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Biking, Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Climbing, Fishing, Food, Guided Tours

Entry and fees

  • Entrance - Private Vehicle

    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. Per-person nonresident fees still apply.

    $35

  • Entrance - Motorcycle

    Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Per-person nonresident fees still apply.

    $30

  • Entrance - Per Person

    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.

    $20

  • Entrance - Non-commercial Groups

    The per-person fee is $20 to a maximum of $300 per vehicle. People 15 years and younger are free.

    $300

  • Entrance - Education/Academic Groups

    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.

    $0

  • Commercial Entrance - Per Person

    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.

    $20

  • Nonresident

    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.

    $100

  • Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus

    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.

    $200

  • Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach

    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.

    $300

Fees change. Confirm on nps.gov before you go.