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Night Closure to Take Place on Big Oak Flat Road Inside Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park will close the Big Oak Flat Road to all vehicular traffic, from Crane Flat to Foresta, in order to finish repairs and repave the road. This closure will be in place from 11:00 pm on Sunday, June 4, 2017 to 5:00 am on Monday, June 5, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/night-closure-to-take-place-on-big-oak-flat-road-inside-yosemite-national-park.htm

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El Portal Road in Yosemite National Park Remains Closed

The El Portal Road and Arch Rock Entrance into Yosemite National Park remain closed due to a rockslide that occurred yesterday around Noon. Yosemite National Park staff are assessing the area and the road will remain closed at least through the weekend of June 17-18, 2017. After the assessment is complete, crews …

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Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park Remains Closed

The Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park (Highway 120 through the park) remains closed to all vehicular traffic, including bicycles. Park staff and partners continue to conduct necessary repairs to power, communications, water, and sewer systems along the Tioga Road following a record-breaking year for winter snowpack. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-road-in-yosemite-national-park-remains-closed.htm

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Yosemite National Park Expects Busy Fourth of July Weekend

Yosemite National Park anticipates a very busy Fourth of July weekend. The park expects high visitation, especially from Thursday, June 29, 2017 until Wednesday, July 5, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/2017-yosemite-expects-busy-4th-of-july-weekend.htm

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Park Ranger Sharon Miyako Receives Prestigious Award at Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is proud to announce that Park Ranger Sharon Miyako is the recipient of the 2016 Barry Hance Memorial Award. This ceremony was attended by approximately 300 people, including several past Barry Hance Award recipients. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/park-ranger-sharon-miyako-receives-prestigious-award-at.htm

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Limited Number of Day Parking Reservations Still Available for Yosemite Valley

There are a limited number of day parking reservations still available for visitors planning a trip to Yosemite Valley on weekends this August. Securing a free day parking reservation in Yosemite Valley will greatly enhance a visitor’s experience during weekends in August, the park’s busiest month. These reservations are free …

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Yosemite National Park Remains Open

Yosemite National Park remains open with all hotels, lodges, stores and campgrounds that have opened for the season are fully open and operational. All entrances to Yosemite National Park are open. Visitors can get to Yosemite Valley via Highway 140 from Mariposa, Highway 41 from Fresno, Highway 120 West from …

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Yosemite National Park Adds Two New Shuttle Buses to Serve Park Visitors

Yosemite National Park has added two new shuttle buses to the park’s fleet that serve over 3.7 million visitors each year. With the addition of these two new diesel-electric hybrid buses, Yosemite National Park operates 27 shuttle buses that serve visitors in Yosemite Valley, Tuolumne Meadows, and Glacier Point.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-adds-two-new-shuttle-buses-to-serve-park-visitors.htm

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