Peak Hour Reservations

Yosemite National Park Ticketed Entry

Peak hours 6 am - 4 pm PT. Your reservation is good for 3 consecutive days beginning with the day of arrival reserved. Only one day use reservation is required for the vehicle and all occupants.

Need to Know

• Reservation Arrival Requirements

  Your reservation is valid for 3 consecutive days, beginning the day of arrival reserved. Visitors arriving on foot or bicycle do not require a day use reservation. Peak hour reservations must be purchased online at Recreation.gov or using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Reservations will not be sold at the park. Peak hour reservations are nontransferable, and resale or auction of reservations is prohibited. 

• How Many Reservations Do I Need?

  Only one peak hour reservation is required for the vehicle and all occupants. Visitors are allowed up to 1 private vehicle or 1 motorcycle peak hour reservation every three days. Reservation holder must be in the vehicle or on the motorcycle at the time of entry and prepared to show photo ID. Annual and Lifetime Pass discounts and terms of the pass apply for entry.   

• Pass holders must present pass upon entry

  Photo ID and Pass must be presented at entry station with peak hour ticket confirmation or will be charged the full entry fee. Please be prepared to pay with credit or debit card only.

• How To Be Prepared When Entering the Park

  Please have a printed or digital copy of your peak hour reservation available to be scanned at the park on the day of arrival and each day you enter. Reservations are valid for three consecutive days beginning with the day of arrival reserved. Pass holders must provide Annual or Lifetime Pass (if applicable) for validation or will be required to pay the entrance fee, credit card and debit only. All reservation holders be prepared to show photo ID.

• Peak Hour Entrance Hours

  Peak hours are 6 a.m. PT to 4 p.m. PT. Only visitors with a peak hour reservations may enter the park between 6 am PT and 4 pm PT.

• Visitors with Overnight Reservations and Half Dome Permits

  Visitors with overnight reservations in the park (wilderness permits, campground or lodging) or a Half Dome permit will not need a peak hour reservation. Have your photo ID, Half Dome or wilderness permit, campground or lodging reservation confirmation ready to show at entrance station. Entry fee is still required.

• Cancellations

  Must be made up to 24 hours in advance of arrival the $2 reservation fee is non-refundable. Please cancel if not using reservation.

• Tickets are not transferable

  Tickets can not be sold, auctioned or transferred

• FAQs

  For additional information about entry tickets, please visit Frequently Asked Questions About Yosemite National Park Peak Hour Reservations .    

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