Where are the park entrances to Yosemite?

There are four entrances to Yosemite National Park: Big Oak Flat and Arch Rock Entrance to the west, South Entrance to the south, and Tioga Pass Entrance to the east.

Where is Stoneman Bridge Yosemite?

You can reach both Sentinel Bridge and Stoneman Bridge by driving into Yosemite Valley on Southside Drive. Sentinel Bridge is just after the Yosemite Chapel, and you cross the bridge to find parking on your left. You can either hike to Stoneman Bridge from here or access it from further along Southside Drive.

What entrances are open at Yosemite?

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.

What is the easiest drive into Yosemite?

Highway 120 will be the best way to approach Yosemite if you are coming from the big cities of San Francisco or Sacramento and their major airports. This scenic route skirts around the Northern edge of Mariposa County and passes through the lovely towns of Buck Meadows and Groveland.

How many bridges are in Yosemite Valley?

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The Yosemite Valley Bridges are eight bridges in the Yosemite Valley of Yosemite National Park, most of them spanning the Merced River. Five of them were built in 1928, with the remainder built between 1921 and 1933.

Can you enter Yosemite without reservation?

If you enter Yosemite before 6 am or after 4 pm, you do not need a reservation. You can remain in the park during peak hours if you arrive during these non-peak hours. If you are planning to arrive after 4 pm, please do not arrive at a park entrance station until after 4 pm.

Can you enter Yosemite from 395?

Take US 395 south to Lee Vining; take Highway 120 west into Yosemite National Park (open late May/June through October, depending on conditions). Take I-80 or I-50 west to Sacramento; take Highway 99 south to Highway 120 east (Manteca) or Highway 140 east (Merced) into Yosemite National Park.

When should you avoid Yosemite?

The Worst Time to Visit Yosemite National Park If crowds aren’t your cup of tea, avoid visiting during July and August, when the number of visitors can be five or six times as many as in the quiet winter months (except for the holidays, when numbers spike). June and September are the next busiest months for the park.

Is 120 or 140 better for Yosemite?

Highway 140—as opposed to the most direct route, 120—is by far the most scenic drive into the park and the best way to go if you’re visiting for the first time. It’s open most of the time and passes through the towns of Mariposa and Fish Camp.