Overview of entrance requirementsAll visitors MUST have
Most visitors also needReservations and Timed EntryReservationRequired to drive into Yosemite on weekends and holidays A reservation is required to drive into or through Yosemite National Park between 5 am and 4 pm on weekends and holidays. ExceptionsIf you have an in-park camping, lodging, or vacation rental reservation, a Half Dome permit or wilderness permit reservation, or are entering via regional transit or authorized tour groups, you do not need an additional reservation. More about this reservationReservationRequired to drive into Yosemite seven days days per week A reservation will be required to drive into or through Yosemite National Park every day from 5 am to 4 pm from July 1 through August 16. ExceptionsIf you have an in-park camping, lodging, or vacation rental reservation, a Half Dome permit or wilderness permit reservation, or are entering via regional transit or authorized tour groups, you do not need an additional reservation. More about this reservationReservationRequired to drive into Yosemite on weekends and holidays A reservation is required to drive into or through Yosemite National Park between 5 am and 4 pm on weekends and holidays. ExceptionsIf you have an in-park camping, lodging, or vacation rental reservation, a Half Dome permit or wilderness permit reservation, or are entering via regional transit or authorized tour groups, you do not need an additional reservation. More about this reservationEntrance PassesStandard Entrance Pass$20.00–$35.00
We do not accept cash. We accept major credit cards and mobile payment services.
All park entrances (except Hetch Hetchy) are open 24 hours per day. If the entrance station is unstaffed when you arrive, you can pay on the way out.
America the Beautiful—National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Passes do cover park entrance fees (but not reservation requirements or fees if they are in place).
This fee is valid for seven consecutive days for a non-commercial car, pickup truck, RV, or van with 15 or fewer passenger seats. This fee covers the vehicle and everyone inside of it. In-person Purchase Locations
This fee is valid for seven consecutive days for a non-commercial motorcycle (cost is per motorcycle, not person). In-person Purchase Locations
This fee is valid for seven consecutive days for people entering on foot, a bicycle, a horse, or a non-commercial bus or van. People 15 years and younger are free. In-person Purchase Locations
For Organizations & BusinessesAn educational fee waiver is available for educational and scientific groups that are accredited or tax-exempt for educational purposes planning a trip for educational or scientific purposes related to Yosemite that is not primarily recreational. More informationThe fee is $25 plus $20 per person, not to exceed $105. This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required. In-person Purchase Locations
This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required. In-person Purchase Locations
This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required. In-person Purchase Locations
This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required. In-person Purchase Locations
This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. People 15 years and younger are free In-person Purchase Locations
Annual Entrance - Park$70.00 Annual pass providing free entrance to Yosemite for 12 months from the date of purchase. In-person Purchase Locations
2024 Free Entrance Days in the National ParksCome experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
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Last updated: February 13, 2024