Yosemite is open with some services limited due to COVID-19
Some services and facilities are limited, including shuttle service. Masks are required for everyone in shuttle buses and other enclosed buses. Reservations are not required to enter Yosemite (until May 20).
Can you visit Yosemite during Covid?
Yes, Yosemite is open, but with limited access. The park had a ‘soft’ opening on June 5th, and for the following week only those with permits for Half Dome or backpacking permits into the park were allowed to enter.
Do you need reservations to go to Yosemite right now?
Other than the entrance fee, you don’t need a reservation or permit to visit Yosemite. However, you should get a lodging or campground reservation if you plan to spend the night.
Is Yosemite closing again?
Beginning May 2nd, 2022, the entire road will be closed to all public access (vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian). In order to provide for the safety of park visitors and allow for construction operations to continue unimpeded, the Superintendent of Yosemite National Park is designating the following area as closed.
Are California’s national parks open?
All California national parks are open.
Why is Yosemite still closed?
The National Park Service announced the closure of campgrounds in Yosemite National Park due to rehabilitation projects. Tuolumne Meadows Campground is undergoing a major rehabilitation project and will remain closed in 2022 and 2023, and possibly 2024/2025, depending on weather/length of construction season.
Is Highway 41 into Yosemite open?
All other park entrances, including those along Highway 120 from the west, Hetch Hetchy, Highway 140, and Highway 41, remain open all year.
Can I drive through Yosemite without a permit?
People can drive through Yosemite without a reservation
“You must drive the most direct route to exit the park; stopping is prohibited. Violating park regulations can result in a fine of up to $5,000 and/or six months in jail.” However, the park entrance fee does provide access to visit Hetchy Hetchy during open hours.
Do you have to wear a mask in Yosemite?
In most low and medium COVID-19 community level areas, masks are optional, but visitors should follow signs and instructions from park staff and volunteers. Visitors and employees are always welcome to wear a mask if it makes them more comfortable.
Can you drive through Sequoia National Park right now?
The General’s Highway is now open through Sequoia and Kings Canyon! However, some national forest roads may still be closed for winter, and some road and trail closures may still be in effect due to impacts from the KNP Complex fire.
Can you walk into Yosemite?
The day-use vehicle reservations only apply to vehicle entries. If you have a lot of energy, you can walk, ride a bike, or take a horseback ride with Yosemite Trails into the park without a reservation.
How do I get into Yosemite without a pass?
Getting into Yosemite for Free
Take the Back Roads. Not every road into Yosemite is bisected by an admission booth. Catch the Red Eye. The Yosemite entrance booths aren’t manned round the clock. Hike In. The Pacific Crest/John Muir Trail runs right through the heart of Yosemite. Bus In. Trash Talk Your Way In.
How many waterfalls are in Yosemite?
There are more than 25 waterfalls at Yosemite National Park, ranging in size from the 100-foot-tall Alder Creek Falls to the 2,425-foot-tall Yosemite Falls. Many of the most famous waterfalls at Yosemite can be seen from designated viewpoints or after a short walk along paved, often-accessible trails.
Are California state parks closed?
Since the lifting of the Regional Stay at Home Order in January 2021, State Parks has reopened almost all campground sites, day-use public outdoor areas, and indoor facilities such as visitor centers and museums. A few units and group campsites remain closed due to COVID-19, wildfire impacts or other issues.
How do I get reservations for Yosemite?
To make a reservation for a day-use visit, go to and enter “Yosemite” in the search field. Reservations will not be sold in the park. There is a $2 reservation fee. Visitors who don’t have a computer can make a reservation by calling (877) 444-6777.
