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Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra. First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.

This fee is valid for three consecutive days for a non-commercial car, pickup truck, RV, or van with 15 or fewer passenger seats. This fee covers the vehicle and everyone inside of it.

Entrance - Private Vehicle

This fee is valid for three consecutive days for a non-commercial motorcycle (cost is per motorcycle, not person).

Entrance - Motorcycle

This fee is valid for three consecutive days for people entering on foot, a bicycle, a horse, or a non-commercial bus or van. People 15 years and younger are free.

Entrance - Per Person

The fee is $25 plus $20 per person, not to exceed $105. This fee is valid for three consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required.

Commercial Entrance - Sedan

This fee is valid for three consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required.

Commercial Entrance - Van

Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus

This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required.

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach

The per-person fee is $20 to a maximum of $300 per vehicle. People 15 years and younger are free

Entrance - Non-commercial Groups

An educational fee waiver is available for educational and scientific groups that are accredited or tax-exempt for educational purposes planning a trip for educational or scientific purposes related to Yosemite that is not primarily recreational.

Entrance - Education/Academic Groups

The fee is $25 plus $20 per person, not to exceed $105. This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required.

Commercial Entrance - Per Person

A reservation is required to drive into or through Yosemite National Park between 5 am and 4 pm on weekends and holidays.

Timed Entry Reservation - Park

Annual pass providing free entrance to Yosemite for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Annual Entrance - Park

Upper Yosemite Fall and Merced River in spring

Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View

A rainbow over a mountain in the distance.

Rainbow over Half Dome

Cathedral Peak and Lake in Autumn

A waterfall flowing down a granite cliff.

Lower Yosemite Fall

Two tall waterfalls flowing down snow covered granite walls.

Yosemite Falls on a Winter Morning

Glen Aulin

Giant Sequoia Trees in the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias

Tenaya Lake at Sunset

Half Dome

El Capitan and reflection in Merced River with some low clouds

El Capitan

El Capitan on left, Cathedral Rocks on the right, all covered in snow, low clouds and sun

View of Yosemite Valley in Winter

Yosemite

Yosemite National Park is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

Yosemite National Park

Hetch Hetchy area is only open during the day (except for permitted backpackers). All day visitors must exit Hetch Hetchy by the closure time.

Yosemite National Park

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