Yosemite National Park
761,748
Acres
3.9 million/year
Annual Visitors
$35
Entry Fee
May through October
Best Time to Visit
National Park Service
National Park
Yosemite was established on October 1, 1890, though the valley itself had been under California state protection since 1864. The park's glacier-carved valley contains some of the most recognized geology on earth: El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall all visible from a single viewpoint at Tunnel View.
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Campgrounds in Yosemite
Bridalveil Creek Campground
$36/nightThe Bridalveil Creek Campground is located along the Glacier Point Road near Bridalveil Creek and is surrounded by a beautiful forest of red fir and...
Reserve a SiteCamp 4 Campground
$10/nightCamp 4 is located in Yosemite Valley near the base of granite cliffs close to Yosemite Falls. Yosemite Valley is centrally located in the park...
Reserve a SiteCrane Flat Campground
$36/nightThe Crane Flat Campground is located along the Big Oak Flat Road, just west of Crane Flat, about 30 minutes northwest of Yosemite Valley, at...
Reserve a SiteHodgdon Meadow Campground
$36/nightHodgdon Meadow Campground is conveniently located along the Big Oak Flat Road at the Big Oak Flat Entrance. At an elevation of 4,900 feet (1,219...
Reserve a SiteLower Pines Campground
$36/nightLower Pines is located along the Merced River in Yosemite Valley. Yosemite Valley is centrally located in the park and boasts some of Yosemite’s most...
Reserve a SiteNorth Pines Campground
$36/nightNorth Pines is located along the Merced River in Yosemite Valley. Yosemite Valley is centrally located in the park and boasts some of Yosemite’s most...
Reserve a SitePorcupine Flat Campground
$24/nightPorcupine Flat Campground is located off the Tioga Road about 30 minutes west of Tuolumne Meadows and over an hour from Yosemite Valley. RVs and...
Reserve a SiteTamarack Flat Campground
$24/nightTamarack Flat Campground is located off the Tioga Road just east of Crane Flat. The campground is approximately 20 miles (45 minutes) from Yosemite Valley...
Reserve a SiteTuolumne Horse Campsites
$50/nightTuolumne Meadows Horse Campsites are located within Tuolumne Meadows Campground in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range at an...
Reserve a SiteTuolumne Meadows Campground
$36/nightTuolumne Meadows Campground is Yosemite’s largest, and is located along the Tioga Road, with some areas located close to the Tuolumne River. At 8,000 feet...
Reserve a SiteUpper Pines Campground
$36/nightUpper Pines is located near the Merced River in Yosemite Valley. Yosemite Valley is centrally located in the park and boasts some of Yosemite’s most...
Reserve a SiteWawona Campground
$36/nightThe Wawona Campground is located along the South Fork Merced River close to historic Wawona. At an elevation of 4,000 feet (1,219 m), the campground...
Reserve a SiteWawona Horse Camp
$50/nightThe Wawona Horse Camp is located along the South Fork Merced River adjacent to historic Wawona. At an elevation of 4,000 feet (1,219 m), the...
Reserve a SiteWhite Wolf Campground
$28/nightWhite Wolf Campground is located off the Tioga Road between Tuolumne Meadows and Crane Flat, approximately an hour from Yosemite Valley at 8,000 feet (2,400...
Reserve a SiteYosemite Creek Campground
$24/nightYosemite Creek Campground is located nearly 5 miles off the Tioga Road (via a rough unpaved road) 26 miles west of Tuolumne Meadows, and a...
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Trail Map
Yosemite National Geographic Trails Illustrated
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Guidebook
Yosemite field guide with trail details and planning info
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Hotels Near Yosemite
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America the Beautiful Pass
$80/year. Covers entrance fees at all 2,000+ federal recreation sites.
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Day Hiking Pack
A 22-30L pack fits water, layers, snacks, and a first aid kit.
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Trail Shoes
Lightweight with good traction for maintained trails.
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Water Bottles
Carry at least 2 liters. More in desert heat.
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Getting to Yosemite
Gateway Towns
- Mariposa, CA
- El Portal, CA
- Groveland, CA
- Lee Vining, CA
Nearest Airports
- FAT Fresno Yosemite International 95 mi
- MMH Mammoth Yosemite Airport 75 mi
- OAK Oakland International 170 mi
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