Yosemite National Park Ticketed Entry
First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is 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.
Starting on May 21, 2021 Day Use Entry reservations will be required to enter Yosemite National Park.
First day to purchase a day use reservation is April 21, 2021 at 8 am PT.
April 21st for arrivals May 21st through June 30th. Each week a new month of day use reservations will be available.
April 28th for arrivals July 1st through July 31st
May 5th for arrivals August 1st through August 31st
May 12th for arrivals September 1st through September 30th
Beginning May 14th at 8 am PT day use reservations will be on sale every day seven days in advance.
May 14th for arrivals May 21st
May 15th for arrivals May 22nd
May 16th for arrivals May 23rd, and so on.
Visitors with overnight reservations in the following locations will not be required to obtain a day use reservation but are required to pay the park entry fee upon arrival.
Upper Pines, Lower Pines, or North Pines Campgrounds, Camp 4, Wawona Campground, Bridalveil Creek Campground, or Tuolumne Meadows Campground reservation
Curry Village, Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite Valley Lodge, The Ahwahnee, or the Wawona Hotel reservation
Private lodging or vacation rental reservation in Wawona, Yosemite West, or Foresta
(Reservations for lodging or vacation rentals outside the park and in communities other than these three do not provide access to Yosemite.)
Yosemite wilderness permit
Yosemite Half Dome permit
Commercial use authorization
Yosemite National Park is working closely with federal, state, and local public health authorities, as well as the four surrounding counties (Mariposa, Tuolumne, Madera, and Mono), to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. The health and safety of park visitors, employees, and partners continues to be our number one priority. For more detailed information, please visit : https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/covid19.htm
Every vehicle entering the park must pay an entry fee. If you have an annual or lifetime pass it will be accepted as your entrance fee. Valid entrance passes accepted are: Yosemite National Park Annual Pass, Interagency Annual Pass, Interagency Senior Pass, Interagency Access Pass, Interagency Volunteer Pass, Interagency Military Pass, Interagency 4th Grade Pass, Veteran's Military Pass, Gold Star Military Pass, Golden Age, and Golden Access.
Notifications and Alerts
Beginning Friday, May 21, 2021 visitors to Yosemite National Park will need a day-use reservation to enter the park. The temporary day-use reservation system will allow the park to manage visitation levels to reduce risks associated with exposure to COVID-19.
Day-use reservations will be required for all users, including annual and lifetime pass holders. Each reservation is valid for three days, sales beginning at 8 a.m. PT on April 21, 2021.
For more detailed information, please visit this page.
Need to Know
- Reservation Requirements
Day use visitors who arrive by private vehicle or motorcycle must have a day use reservation. Day-use reservations are valid for three consecutive days. Visitors arriving on foot or bicycle do not require a day use reservation. Day use reservations must be purchased online at Recreation.gov or using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Reservations will not be sold at the park. Day use reservations are non transferable and resale or auction of reservations is prohibited.
For visitors with overnight accommodations inside Yosemite National Park, including but not limited to, The Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite Valley Lodge, Curry Village, and Upper Pines Campground, day-use reservations are included with overnight lodging reservations.
- Pass Holders
Your annual or lifetime pass is accepted as your entrance fee. Current pass holders and those who plan on purchasing a pass upon arrival at Yosemite will be required to pay the $2.00 reservation fee. If you plan on purchasing your annual or lifetime pass upon arrival, you must come prepared with a credit card. See Fees and Cancellation section for valid entrance passes.
- Day Use Reservation Releases
Reservations will be released
April 21st at 8 am PT for arrivals May 21st through June 30th. Each week a new month block of reservations will be released.
April 28th at 8 am PT for arrivals July 1st through July 31th
May 5th at 8 am for arrivals August 1 through August 31st
May 12th at 8 am for Arrivals September 1st through September 30th
Reservations must be purchased online at Recreation.gov or using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Reservations will not be sold at the park.
In addition, beginning May 14th, an additional batch of tickets will be released on a rolling basis seven days in advance of the arrival.
For example:
May 14th at 8 am PT releases May 21st
May 15th at 8 am PT releases May 22nd
May 16th at 8 am PT releases May 23rd
- Reservation Limit
Visitors are allowed up to 1 private vehicle or 1 motorcycle day use reservation per day. Reservations are valid for three consecutive days. You are not required to obtain a reservation every day you visit. Reservation holder must be in the vehicle or on the motorcycle at the time of entry and prepared to show photo ID.
- Entering the Park
Please have a printed or digital copy of your day use reservation available to be scanned at the park entrance station upon arrival. Pass holders must provide Annual or Lifetime Pass (if applicable) for validation or will be required to pay the entrance fee. All reservation holders be prepared to show photo ID.
- Entrance Times
Visitors must arrive during day use hours only. Day use hours are 5 a.m. PT to 11 p.m. PT. All day use visitors are required to leave the park by 11 p.m. PT.
- Foreign Currency Not Accepted*
Recreation.gov does not accept payment from foreign bank accounts or travelers’ checks.
- Bear habitat! Food Storage
Day users should leave food in their car with doors closed and food out of sight when hiking or away from vehicle. Not in pickup bed or strapped to outside of vehicle.
- Dispose of garbage immediately in bear-proof dumpsters
Garbage receptacles are located in every parking lot in Yosemite Valley.
- Park Information and Road Conditions
For additional park information or current road conditions, call (209) 372-0200 or visit www.nps.gov/yose
- FAQs
For additional information about entry tickets, please visit Frequently Asked Questions About Yosemite National Park Phased Reopening
Booking Windows
Day Use reservations will be available beginning 8 a.m. PST on April 21st for arrivals May 21st through June 30th. Each week a new month block of reservations will be released.
April 28th at 8 am PT for arrivals July 1st through July 31st.
May 5th at 8 am for arrivals August 1 through August 31st
May 12th at 8 am for Arrivals September 1st through September 30th
Reservations must be purchased online at Recreation.gov or using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Reservations will not be sold at the park.
In addition, beginning May 14th, an additional batch of tickets will be released on a rolling basis seven days in advance of arrival.
For example:
May 14th at 8 am PT releases May 21st
May 15th at 8 am PT releases May 22nd
May 16th at 8 am PT releases May 23rd
Day-use reservations are valid for three consecutive days.
Changes and Cancellations
Cancellations must be made up to 24 hours in advance of your first day on your reservation for a refund, minus the $2 processing fee. No refunds for no shows or cancellations after the 24 hour window. Please cancel your reservation if you do not plan on using it.
Pass Holders
Please select your ticket type, and you will be prompted to apply your pass information in the Order Details as you proceed through checkout. If you have ordered a pass online and it has not arrived, but the pass will arrive by the time you visit Yosemite National Park, you will have an option to apply that pass to your order. If you plan on purchasing your pass when you arrive at Yosemite, you will have an option to apply that pass to your order. You will be charged for your pass upon your arrival.
Pass holders are required to pay the $2.00 non-refundable reservation fee. Be prepared to show your annual or lifetime pass and your timed entry reservation ticket.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
9003 Village Dr P.O. BOX 577 Yosemite National Park CA 95389
Phone Number
209-372-0200
