California’s Great Beyond

Yosemite National Park Reservations System

PEAK HOUR RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY

Please visit Caltrans and Yosemite National Park for road conditions. 


A reservation will be required to drive into or through Yosemite National Park on some days from May 24 through September 1, 2025, for those driving into the park between 6 am and 2 pm as follows:

  • Through May 23: A reservation is not required at any time.

  • May 24 through May 26 (Memorial Day weekend): A reservation is required from 6 am to 2 pm on Saturday through Monday.

  • May 27 through June 14: A reservation is not required at any time.

  • June 15 through August 15: A reservation is required from 6 am to 2 pm every day.

  • August 16 through August 29: A reservation is not required at any time.

  • August 30 through September 1 (Labor Day weekend): A reservation is required from 6 am to 2 pm on Saturday through Monday.

Driving through the park will also require a reservation if entering between 6 am and 2 pm. If you are planning to visit after peak hours, please do not arrive before 2 pm; vehicles blocking roads will be cited.

To make a reservation for Yosemite National Park, please visit www.recreation.gov.

No reservation but still want to visit Yosemite? Relax and enjoy the view on a scenic bus ride from Mono County to several Yosemite stops with the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System, also known as YARTS. Bus tickets include a reservation and the Park entrance fee!

For additional information about reservations and entry tickets, please visit Frequently Asked Questions About Yosemite National Park Peak Hour Reservations.

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