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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.
Top Things to Know
You no longer need a reservation to drive into Yosemite in 2025. The $35/car park entrance fee still applies when you arrive. We strongly recommend that you make a reservation forlodging,camping, andbackpacking.
Pack your patience:millions of people visit Yosemite from April through October. Yosemite Valley is the main destination for most visitors but there aremany places to go in the park.
Early birds avoid traffic! From spring through fall, arrive in the park before or after peak hours (before 9 am and after 5 pm) to avoid delays andtraffic congestion.
Keep wildlife wild: do not approach or feed animals.
Drive responsibly: observe posted speed limits and use pullouts to take pictures and let other cars pass.
Find authorized guiding and transportation companies that operate in Yosemite. Authorization to operate is not a recommendation by the NPS.
TheYosemite Conservancy bookstore specializes in the very best Yosemite guides, maps, and books. Many of our titles are written by park based experts, making them some of the most comprehensive resources you will have.
When you shop at Yosemite Conservancy bookstore you are also supporting the park. Proceeds go straight back into helping preserve and protect the park, and provide a wide range of visitor services.
