Wawona Road continuation of Highway 41 from Fresno. El Portal Road continuation of Highway from Merced. Hetch Hetchy Road Open sunrise to sunset closed when it is snowing or snow is forecast overnight; call number above for updates.
Tioga Road continuation of Highway through the park Closed for the season due to snow usually reopens in late May or June, depending on conditions. Mariposa Grove Road Closed for the season usually reopens in late April, depending on conditions When open, road is open only to vehicles displaying disability placards. Feeling lost? Find driving directions. You can also view a map showing road conditions outside of Yosemite.
We are burning piles throughout the park this winter. Yosemite's air quality may be affected by fires elsewhere in the region or by prescribed fire in Yosemite; hazy or smoky conditions are always possible. View More Data. Camping and sleeping in a vehicle is only allowed in campsites you are registered to stay in. If campgrounds are full, you must find a campground elsewhere to stay in. If all open campgrounds in the park are full, you must leave the park to camp or sleep in your vehicle.
View estimated opening and closing dates in for all campgrounds. Reservations are available up to five months in advance and are strongly recommended. If you don't have a reservation, get details about camping without a reservation. Reservations are available and recommended up to days in advance. Trails in Yosemite may be closed when there are hidden hazards or when they are impassable due to rockfall, snow, ice, or fire. Open trails aren't necessarily free of hazards.
By entering the wilderness, you assume responsibility for your safety and must use good judgment. Climbing closures are in effect on several routes each year from March 1 through July 15 to protect peregrine falcons and other closures may occur throughout the year. Please note that, a free wilderness climbing permit is required for all overnight big wall climbs. Before you hit the road, check for current information about road work in Yosemite.
