Yosemite National Park

Current alerts

• InformationYosemite Traffic Updates

  When the park is very busy, you can get updates on current traffic conditions in Yosemite by texting ynptraffic to 333111.

Location

37.8488, -119.5572

Key trails & viewpoints

• Hiking in Yosemite

  From a short walk to the base of a waterfall to a multi-day hike deep into the Yosemite Wilderness, taking a hike is one of the best ways to experience Yosemite's spectacular scenery. Yosemite has an extensive network of over 800 miles of hiking trails.

Hours & fees

• Entrance - Private Vehicle — $35.00

  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.

• Entrance - Motorcycle — $30.00

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

• Entrance - Per Person — $20.00

  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.

• Entrance - Non-commercial Groups — $300.00

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

• Entrance - Education/Academic Groups — $0.00

  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.

• Commercial Entrance - Per Person — $20.00

  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.

• Nonresident — $100.00

  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.

• Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus — $200.00

  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.

• Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach — $300.00

  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.

Best time to visit

Accessible primarily in: Spring, Summer, Fall.

Hetch Hetchy area is only open from sunrise to sunset (except for permitted backpackers).

Activities

• Arts and Culture
• Auto and ATV
• Scenic Driving
• Astronomy
• Biking
• Boating
• Camping
• Backcountry Camping
• Climbing
• Fishing
• Food
• Guided Tours
• Hands-On
• Hiking
• Backcountry Hiking
• Horse Trekking
• Horseback Riding
• Ice Skating
• Living History
• Paddling
• Junior Ranger Program
• Tubing
• Snow Tubing
• Skiing
• Snow Play
• Snowshoeing
• Swimming
• Wildlife Watching
• Birdwatching
• Park Film
• Museum Exhibits
• Shopping
• Bookstore and Park Store