Yosemite National Park

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.

Fees

$35.00 - Entrance - Private Vehicle
$30.00 - Entrance - Motorcycle
$20.00 - Entrance - Per Person
$25.00 - Commercial Entrance - Sedan
$125.00 - Commercial Entrance - Van
$200.00 - Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus
$300.00 - Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
$20.00 - Entrance - Non-commercial Groups
$0.00 - Entrance - Education/Academic Groups
$20.00 - Commercial Entrance - Per Person
$2.00 - Timed Entry Reservation - Park
$2.00 - Timed Entry Reservation - Park
$2.00 - Timed Entry Reservation - Park

Passes

$70.00 - Annual Entrance - Park

Operating Hours

• Yosemite National Park is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
  Wednesday - All Day
  Monday - All Day
  Thursday - All Day
  Sunday - All Day
  Tuesday - All Day
  Friday - All Day
  Saturday - All Day
• Hetch Hetchy area is only open during the day (except for permitted backpackers). All day visitors must exit Hetch Hetchy by the closure time.
  Wednesday - 7:00AM - 9:00PM
  Monday - 7:00AM - 9:00PM
  Thursday - 7:00AM - 9:00PM
  Sunday - 7:00AM - 9:00PM
  Tuesday - 7:00AM - 9:00PM
  Friday - 7:00AM - 9:00PM
  Saturday - 7:00AM - 9:00PM

Weather info

Yosemite National Park covers nearly 1,200 square miles (3,100 square km) in the Sierra Nevada, with elevations ranging from about 2,000 feet (600 m) to 13,000 ft (4,000 m). Yosemite receives 95% of its precipitation between October and May (and over 75% between November and March). Most of Yosemite is blanketed in snow from about November through May. (Yosemite Valley can be rainy or snowy in any given winter storm.)