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.
You no longer need a reservation to drive into Yosemite in 2024. The $35/car park entrance fee still applies when you arrive. We will announce details on plans for managing visitor access in summer 2025 by the end of the year.
Updated on 10/13/2024
This webcam, located at about 8,000 feet in elevation, shows Half Dome and the surrounding high country. This webcam image is provided courtesy of Yosemite Conservancy.
This view of Yosemite Valley from just east of Yosemite Village gives a sense of conditions of the floor of Yosemite Valley. This webcam image is provided courtesy of Yosemite Conservancy.
Located on a dome near the Wawona Tunnel, this webcam provides a nice view of Yosemite Valley. This webcam image is provided courtesy of Yosemite Conservancy.
Located on a dome near the Wawona Tunnel, this webcam provides a nice view of Yosemite Valley. This webcam image is provided courtesy of Yosemite Conservancy.
You no longer need a reservation to drive into Yosemite in 2024. The $35/car park entrance fee still applies when you arrive. We will announce details on plans for managing visitor access in summer 2025 by the end of the year.
Updated on 10/13/2024