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Tioga and Glacier Point Roads Closed

The Tioga Road (Highway 120 through the park) and Glacier Point Road are closed. They usually reopen in late May or June, but there is no estimated opening date available.
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Not just a great Valley...

but a shrine to human foresight, strength of granite, power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra.

Yosemite National Park, one of the first wilderness parks in the United States, 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.

 
People lined up on the Half Dome cables

Permits to hike to the top of Half Dome now required

In order to increase safety along the Half Dome cables, all people using the Half Dome Trail above the subdome must have a permit in possession on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays when the cables are up.

Permits are not required Mondays-Thursdays (except on holidays).

Learn more about Half Dome permits...

 
 
Ranger Bob Fry speaking to visitors during a ranger walk

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Write to

PO Box 577
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389

Phone

Visitor Information
(209) 372-0200

Climate

Yosemite receives most of its precipitation in the months of January, February, and March. Summers are typically warm and dry. Spring and fall are transitional months, when warm, sunny days can suddenly become stormy. Clouds can build up during the summer to produce spectacular thunderstorm activity.
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Communities Surrounding Yosemite National Park
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Fish Camp, CA (1 min. )
El Portal, CA (2 min. )
Mather, CA (13 min. )
Lee Vining, CA (15 min. )
Oakhurst, CA (17 min. ) Pop. 2,868
Bass Lake, CA (20 min. )
Wishon, CA (24 min. )
Ahwahnee, CA (24 min. )
Midpines, CA (24 min. )
Coarsegold, CA (26 min. )
Groveland, CA (28 min. )
Big Oak Flat, CA (30 min. )
June Lake, CA (31 min. )
Mariposa, CA (33 min. ) Pop. 1,373
Coulterville, CA (43 min. )
Catheys Valley, CA (45 min. )
Bridgeport, CA (45 min. )
 Raymond, CA (50 min. )
Mammoth Lakes, CA (51 min. )
Hornitos, CA (59 min. )
Standard, CA (1 hr.  3 min. )
Auberry, CA (1 hr.  4 min. ) Pop. 2,053
Soulsbyville, CA (1 hr.  10 min. ) Pop. 1,729
Prather, CA (1 hr.  10 min. )
Cedar Ridge, CA (1 hr.  11 min. )
Tuolumne, CA (1 hr.  12 min. )
Twain Harte, CA (1 hr.  13 min. ) Pop. 2,586
Mi Wuk Village, CA (1 hr.  16 min. )
Long Barn, CA (1 hr.  21 min. )
Hayward, CA (1 hr.  22 min. ) Pop. 140,030
Shaver Lake, CA (1 hr.  27 min. ) Pop. 705
Big Creek, CA (1 hr.  33 min. )
Pinecrest, CA (1 hr.  34 min. )
Strawberry, CA (1 hr.  34 min. ) Pop. 5,302