Yosemite National Park
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Yosemite at a glance
- Best time
- January–May, October–December
- Trip length
- 1–2 days
- Don't miss
- Yosemite Valley and Glacier Point
- Nearby city
- Mariposa, CA
Explore this park
Permits & Reservations(4)
Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permits
ReserveHalf Dome Permits
ReserveOverview: Rising nearly 5,000 feet above Yosemite Valley and 8,800 feet above sea level, Half Dome is a Yosemite icon and a great challenge to many hikers. Despite an 1865 report declaring it was "perfectly inaccessible, being probably the only one of the prominent points about t…
Mariposa Grove Commercial Bus Parking
ReserveThe Mariposa Grove, near Yosemite's South Entrance, contains about 500 mature giant sequoias, which are among the largest living things on Earth. The Mariposa Grove is a popular destination, drawing hundreds of visitors each day who meander along the pathways among some of the la…
Yosemite National Park Ticketed Entry
ReserveFirst protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is 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. Beginning on Monday February 8, 2021, day use reservations…
Common questions
Planning Yosemite
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
No park-wide timed entry in 2026 — arrive early for parking. TrailVerse lists 2 reservation types on the Permits tab, including Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permits and Half Dome Permits. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
