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Yosemite National Park

Yosemite

Moderate California

Yosemite National Park Prepares for 2026 Horsetail Fall Viewing

Yosemite National Park is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors for the annual viewing of Horse...

Feb 10, 2026

Three BASE Jumpers Convicted for Base Jumping in Yosemite National Park

The National Park Service today announced three recent convictions for illegal BASE jumping in Yosem...

Oct 24, 2025

Fire Update for September 16, 2025

Two small fires are burning in Yosemite and may be visible from various areas.

Sep 16, 2025
Map of current fires as of September 16, 2025
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Overview

Yosemite National Park is located in California and welcomes millions of visitors each year.

A wood sign at the entrance to a campground reads, Bridalveil Campground.

Bridalveil Creek Campground

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$36 Reserve
Camp 4 kiosk building and bulletin board

Camp 4 Campground

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$10 Reserve
A wood sign at the entrance to a campground reads, Crane Flat Campground

Crane Flat Campground

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$36 Reserve
A wooden sign reads Hodgdon Meadow Campground. A kiosk is located at the entrance to the campground.

Hodgdon Meadow Campground

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$36 Reserve
A cleared campsite shows a picnic table and fire pit. A view of Half Dome can be seen through trees.

Lower Pines Campground

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$36 Reserve
A wood sign at the entrance of a campground reads, North Pines Campground.

North Pines Campground

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$36 Reserve
Empty campsite in Porcupine Flat Campground with picnic table, fire ring and sun shining

Porcupine Flat Campground

Sites available

$24 Reserve
A wood sign at the entrance of a campground reads, Tamarack Flat Campground.

Tamarack Flat Campground

Sites available

$24 Reserve
Wood sign reading "horse camp" next to a road through a wooded area

Tuolumne Horse Campsites

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$50 Reserve
A female park ranger leans out of a kiosk window to help a visitor who is in their car.

Tuolumne Meadows Campground

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$36 Reserve
A campsite nestled in the trees includes a picnic table, firepit, and metal bear storage locker.

Upper Pines Campground

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$36 Reserve
Wooden Wawona Campground sign located along the Wawona Road

Wawona Campground

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$36 Reserve
Dirt driveway approaching the campsites

Wawona Horse Camp

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$50 Reserve
A wood sign on the side of a road reads White Wolf Campground.

White Wolf Campground

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$28Walk-in only
A wood sign at the entrance of a campground reads, Yosemite Creek Campground.

Yosemite Creek Campground

Sites available

$24 Reserve
Bicyclists on bike paths in Yosemite
Biking

Ride a Bike in Yosemite Valley

Cycling is a great way to experience the park and allows you to cover more ground during your time h...

1-6 HoursSpring, SummerReservation Required
Lower Yosemite Fall full of water in spring
Hiking

Hiking in Yosemite

From a short walk to the base of a waterfall to a multi-day hike deep into the Yosemite Wilderness, ...

Car parked along Bridalveil Straight with El Capitan in view and a person leaning on the hood
Scenic Driving

Scenic Driving in Yosemite

All of the roads in Yosemite National Park are scenic, but the most famous scenic drive is along the...

A covered entryway leads to glass double doors; lettering above the entryway reads "theater"
Park Film

Watch the "Spirit of Yosemite" Film

The park film, The Spirit of Yosemite, is shown daily on the hour and the half hour in the theater b...

A covered porch with exposed log beams leads to a warmly lit rustic building
Arts and Culture

Learn Art in the Park

Yosemite has a long history of inspiring visitors to create art. From world-renowned artists like An...

Reservation Required
An adult bear with a brown coat and blue ear tag walks along a log
Wildlife Watching

Wildlife Safety in Yosemite

Yosemite National Park supports more than 400 species of vertebrates including fish, amphibians, rep...

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Wooden building with steeped roof, wooden flagpole out front

Acting Superintendent's Office

Point of Interest

Although Yosemite was set aside as a national park in 1890, the National Park Service had not yet been created. Followin...

Wooden cabin with rock chimney

Anderson Cabin

Point of Interest

Tourist parties provided business for local residents. George Anderson, a miner and blacksmith, worked as a guide in the...

Small building with ranger in the window talking to a visitor in a vehicle

Arch Rock Entrance

Point of Interest

Welcome to Yosemite National Park! Prepare to let your curiosity guide you to new places. Pick up a map and brochure as ...

Wooden cabin

Artist Cabin (Chris Jorgensen Studio)

Point of Interest

Explorers, writers, and early tourist parties of the 1850s returned from Yosemite with stories of spectacular beauty. Ar...

Skiers at Badger Pass in ski school

Badger Pass Ski Area

Point of Interest

Since opening in 1935, Badger Pass Ski Area has been a favorite ski destination for families and Yosemite enthusiasts. T...

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