Are there restrictions for visitors in Yosemite National Park?

There are no nighttime restrictions on visiting Yosemite. However, a campground reservation is required to camp or sleep in a vehicle anywhere in the park.

Is Yosemite open for visitors?

Yosemite National Park is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. However, the Hetch Hetchy Entrance Station is open only during daylight hours (approximately) and some roads are closed due to snow from around November through May or June. (Check road conditions and Hetch Hetchy hours.)

What can tourists do at Yosemite National Park?

The most famous and beautiful section of the park is Yosemite Valley, home to big-name tourist attractions, like Half Dome, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls. Outside the valley, Glacier Road and Tioga Road provide seasonal access to other areas of the park.

What do I need to know about visiting Yosemite National Park?

10 Things you NEED to Know Before Traveling to Yosemite!

  • Waterfalls are only flowing in the spring and summer.
  • Most of the viewpoints and hikes are closed late fall to early spring.
  • Wake up EARLY during high season!
  • Don’t just map to “Yosemite National Park”
  • If you hate crowds, avoid Golden hours!

Can we go to Yosemite now?

Reservation required to drive into or through the park from 6 am to 4 pm. Reservation required to drive into or through the park from 6 am to 4 pm. Expect 30–60-minute delays Sunday nights through Friday afternoons. The entire road is closed until 2023 for rehabilitation.

Why is Yosemite a popular place for tourists?

Designated a World Heritage Site in 1984, Yosemite is renowned for its spectacular granite cliffs, glaciated U-shaped valley, waterfalls and hanging valleys, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. Almost 95% of the Park is designated wilderness.

Are masks required 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.

What should I do first time at Yosemite?

Start early, bring a ton of water and snacks, and plan to spend around 6-8 hours on the trail when all is said and done. But above all, enjoy it – it’s a truly stunning trail, and the views at the end are mesmerizing. Other strenuous half-day and full-day hikes in Yosemite include: Mist Trail and John Muir Trail Loop.

Are there bathrooms in Yosemite?

With no bathrooms open, Yosemite visitors have created a health hazard by pooping on roads. A hiker makes his way down the Four-Mile Trail from Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park, California.