Yosemite Guide

Yosemite National Park Yosemite Essentials 1 Park Map 2 Visitor Services 4 Transportation 6 Programs 8 Yosemite Valley Trails 10 March 19 – May 6, 2025 Yosemite Falls Yosemite Guide 21 bears were hit by vehicles in Yosemite in 2024. Emergency Services In an Emergency: Call or Text 911 Non-emergency dispatch line 209/379-1992 Yosemite Valley Medical Clinic 209/372-4637; Open Mon to Fri, 9 am – 5 pm. Urgent care walk-ins: 1 pm – 3:30 pm. Road Conditions 209/372-0200 (press 1, then 1) Roadside Assistance Call 209/372-1060 for 24-hour roadside assistance. @YosemiteNPS Park Regulations The National Park Service is dedicated to protecting Yosemite for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations. Regulations are in place to protect both visitors and park resources. Prohibited activities include: • • • • • • • • • Lost & Found Check at the nearest open information center or hotel front desk, or visit go.nps.gov/lost to report a lost item. You are driving in wildlife habitat. Follow posted speed limits, drive carefully, and watch for animals crossing the road. “Red Bear, Dead Bear” signs on park roads mark places where bears have been hit. • • Accessibility For a complete list of accessible services, exhibits, and recreational opportunities, download a Yosemite Accessibility Guide at go.nps.gov/AccessYosemite Get the Official National Park Service App www.nps.gov/yose Using drones Feeding or approaching wildlife Collecting plants and animals Hunting animals Picking up archeological items, such as arrowheads Using metal detectors Driving vehicles into meadows Biking off of paved roads Camping outside of designated campgrounds Possession of weapons inside federal facilities Possessing or using marijuana, including medical marijuana Pets are NOT allowed on trails. Pets are only permitted on paved walking and biking paths, in most campgrounds, and in parking areas. Pets must be leashed at all times. Properly dispose of pet waste. Service dogs are allowed anywhere that visitors can go. A service dog is trained to perform a specific task to assist a person with a disability. Emotional support, therapy, and companion animals are subject to pet regulations. Search for trails and other things to do, navigate with the park map, view the event calendar, and find your next park. Download Yosemite ahead of time to access park information when you’re offline. Download from your device’s app store: search “National Park Service.” Keep in Touch Enjoy your visit! @YosemiteNPS Yosemite Essentials Visiting in Spring It’s still winter in many parts of Yosemite. Spring is a great time to explore Yosemite Valley, Wawona, and Hetch Hetchy. Higher-elevation areas of the park can still be covered in snow until late spring or early summer. Glacier Point Road and Tioga Road close each winter and may not open until late spring, depending on conditions. Check the Seasonal Closures information below for more details. Turn to page 3 to learn about places to visit and things to do in Yosemite. Rivers, streams, and waterfalls are beautiful but deadly. Waterfalls and other moving water are at peak flow during spring snowmelt. Avoid severe injury or drowning: stay out of closed areas and use extra caution around flowing water. Rocks at the base of waterfalls and along rivers can be extremely slippery. Flowing water is icy cold, and currents are much stronger than they appear. Do not enter the water, and watch children carefully. Seasonal Closures Seasonal opening dates are different each year, depending on conditions and staffing. Visitor Services Roads Trails • The welcome center in Yosemite Valley is open year-round from 9 am – 5 pm. Hours subject to change, depending on staffing. Other information centers remain closed until late spring or early summer. • Glacier Point Road: closed to vehicles in winter. No pedestrian or bicycle access in spring during snow plowing. Usually opens: May, if conditions allow. • Four Mile Trail to Glacier Point The upper section, starting below Union Point, closes in winter due to very hazardous conditions. Usually opens: late May, if conditions allow. • Tioga Road: closed to vehicles in winter. No pedestrian or bicycle access in spring during snow plowing. There is no access to or from the east side of Yosemite when Tioga Road is closed. Usually opens: late May or June, if conditions allow. • Mist Trail /John Muir Trail (JMT) • Visitor services are very limited outside of Yosemite Valley, especially in winter and spring. Turn to pages 4 & 5 for a list of visitor services in Yosemite. • Most campgrounds are NOT open year-round. Opening dates and reservation windows vary: visit go.nps.gov/campground. Visit go.nps.gov/conditions or scan the QR code for updated information on seasonal closures. • Mariposa Grove shuttles are not in service. The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias can only be reached on foot. Turn to page 3 for more information. • Short-term road closures or chain restrictions are possible during and after storms: call 209/372-0200 (press 1, then 1) to hear current road information. Tioga Road Updates Check how Tioga Road reopening operations are going at go.nps.gov/tioga The stair section of the Mist Trail (between the lower JMT junction and the top of Vernal Fall) is closed in winter. Usually opens: late March or April, depending on conditions. Keep Bears Wild Store Food Properly To a bear, “food” includes trash, toiletries, and anything else with a scent. All must be properly stored. During the Day While hiking or picnicking, always keep your food within arm’s reach. When away from your vehicle, lock it and keep all windows closed, with food, drinks, and coolers hidden from sight. Never leave food in a truck bed or strapped to the outside of a vehicle. At Night Bears can easily break into vehicles. Food, trash, and other scented items may NOT be stored inside vehicles overnight. These items must be kept inside a food locker or in a hotel room or hard-sided cabin with doors and windows closed. Food may also be stored inside a completely hard-sided RV with all windows and doors closed. If you see a bear in the park, email yose_bear_mgmt@nps.gov or call the Save-a-Bear hotline at 209/372-0322. To learn more about food storage and bears, visit KeepBearsWild.org. The section of the JMT between Clark Point and the Panorama Trail junction (the “Ice Cut”) is closed in winter. Usually opens: May, if conditions allow. When closures are in effect, follow the marked winter detour to reach Vernal and Nevada Falls. DO NOT enter closed areas. Turn to page 11 for a map and more information. • Half Dome Cables are down for the season. Usually up: late May, if conditions allow. A permit is required when cables are up: visit go.nps.gov/HDpermits. Other trails in Yosemite remain open year-round but may be inaccessible during seasonal road closures—or hazardous to travel due to snow and ice. Ask a park ranger about trail conditions before you go. Updates can also be found at go.nps.gov/wildconditions. It is illegal to approach or feed any wild animal. Wildlife can cause injuries and transmit diseases. Human food is unhealthy for wild animals. Animals used to being fed can become dangerous and be killed as a result. Park Map North Check for road closures and tire chain restrictions. Call 209/372-0200 (press 1, then 1) to hear current information about roads in Yosemite. YOSEMITE VALLEY WAWONA & MARIPOSA GROVE View of Yosemite Falls from Cook’s Meadow AT I O N A L PA N E T I M E RK YOS To & Lee Vining Tuo lum ne HETCH HETCHY Hetch Hetchy Road closed approx. November to May/June east of Tuolumne Grove to Tioga Pass TUOLUMNE MEADOWS White Wolf seasonal Tuolumne Meadows Evergreen Road Big Oak Flat Entrance Big Oak Flat Information Station seasonal seasonal Yosemite Creek seasonal Tenaya Lake Hodgdon Meadow Closed approx. Nov. to May/June Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center seasonal CRANE Tuolumne Grove FLAT Merced Grove Yosemite Valley Welcome Center Welcome Center 9 am to 5 pm daily (as staffing allows.) Maps, information, junior ranger booklets, lost & found, gifts. Exploration Center & Theater 9 am to 5 pm daily. Exhibits, park film, bookstore. Yosemite Museum 10 am to 4 pm daily (as staffing allows.) Indoor/outdoor exhibits, cultural demonstrations, gifts. seasonal Big Oa k Crane Flat Dining, shopping, & recreation. Turn to page 4 for hours & locations. open year-round Tamarack Flat YOSEMITE VALLEY Camp 4 year-round Flat Ro ad seasonal turn to pgs 10 & 11 for a map of Yosemite Valley GLACIER POINT Tunnel View THINGS TO DO Scenic driving, hiking (pg 10), biking (pg 7), rock climbing, exhibits, talks & tours (pg 8), fishing, wildlife watching, art & photography. Upper Pines year-round Lower Pines seasonal North Pines PLACES TO VISIT seasonal El Portal Road EL PORTAL Yosemite Bridalveil Creek seasonal West Turn to pages 10 & 11 for a map of the Valley. Glacier Point Road Closed for Winter Tunnel View Visit by car; take in an iconic view of Yosemite Valley. From Yosemite Valley, follow signs for Wawona/Hwy 41. Park just before the tunnel. closed approx. November to May Wawona Road Bridalveil Fall Visit by car; take a short stroll to the base of the waterfall. Yosemite History Center El Capitan Meadow Shuttle stop 9; enjoy views of El Capitan and watch rock climbers in action. year-round Wawona year-round WAWONA Wawona Visitor Center seasonal South Entrance MARIPOSA GROVE OF GIANT SEQUOIAS There are only two gas stations inside the park and NO GAS in Yosemite Valley. Turn to page 7 for more information about fuel & EV charging. Gas Station To Oakhurst & Fresno Campground visit go.nps.gov/campground Information Center Entrance Station 2 From Yosemite Valley, drive south on the Wawona Road for 30 mi (48 km), or about one hour. VISITOR SERVICES year-round Arch Rock Entrance To Mariposa & Merced Tioga Pass Entrance seasonal Porcupine Flat To Groveland & Manteca PARKING & TRANSPORTATION Use Yosemite Village Parking or shuttle stops 1, 2, 4, or 5. Riv er Tioga Road Closed for Winter Hetch Hetchy Entrance Explore giant sequoias, meadows, and the South Fork Merced River near Yosemite’s South Entrance. INFORMATION & EXHIBITS Experience Your America Yosemite National Park Cook’s Meadow & Lower Yosemite Fall (Pg 10) Shuttle stop 6. Scenic stroll through the heart of the Valley; see Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, the Merced River, and more. Yosemite Village (Pg 4) Shuttle stops 1, 2, 4, & 5. Find park information, exhibits, dining, and shopping. Mirror Lake (Pg 10) Shuttle stop 17. Hike or bike to a scenic lake at the base of Half Dome. Happy Isles Shuttle stop 16. Stroll by the Merced River in this quiet corner of the Valley. On weekdays, stop by the Art & Nature Center (opening April 14.) Turn to page 11 for information about hiking in Yosemite Valley. Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Yosemite Valley is famous for its waterfalls, towering granite walls, and iconic features like El Capitan and Half Dome. The heart of the park, the Valley remains busy year-round and offers a variety of visitor services and things to do. Park at Curry Village, Yosemite Village, or Yosemite Falls. Use free shuttles to get around Yosemite Valley (page 6.) CRANE FLAT Hike to two quiet sequoia groves near the Big Oak Flat Entrance. Trails may be snowy in early spring. GETTING HERE GETTING HERE INFORMATION & EXHIBITS Wawona Visitor Center closed Yosemite History Center open daily VISITOR SERVICES Located 16 mi/26 km, or 30 minutes from Yosemite Valley, on Big Oak Flat Road. INFORMATION & EXHIBITS Big Oak Flat Information Station closed for the season VISITOR SERVICES Gas available 24 hours. Gas available 24 hours. Other services very limited: turn to page 5. PLACES TO VISIT Yosemite History Center Explore buildings, carriages, and an historic bridge from the early days of tourism in Yosemite. Outdoor exhibits open daily. Wawona Meadow Loop Starting across from the Wawona Hotel, enjoy a mostly-flat, dog-friendly 3.5-mile loop around the scenic meadow. Trail may be snowy or muddy. Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Visit Yosemite’s largest sequoia grove. Seasonal shuttles are not yet in service, and the grove can only be reached on foot. From the parking area, hike 2 mi/3 km oneway, with 500 ft/150 m of elevation gain, up the road or the Washburn Trail to reach the front of the grove. Enjoy many miles of hiking trails through the grove itself. Trails may still be snowy in early spring. PLACES TO VISIT Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias The trailhead and limited parking are located on Tioga Road just north of the intersection at Crane Flat. Hike 1 mi/1.6 km down to the grove and enjoy a 0.5-mi/0.8-km loop around the nature trail at the bottom. Return the same way (500 ft/150 m of elevation gain.) Merced Grove of Giant Sequoias Yosemite’s smallest and quietest sequoia grove. The trailhead and very limited parking are located on Big Oak Flat Road, 3.5 mi/5.6 km west of the intersection at Crane Flat. Hike 1.5 mi/2.4 km down to the grove (elevation gain of 520 ft/160 m on return.) HETCH HETCHY GLACIER POINT Glacier Point Road is closed from approximately November to May. Hetch Hetchy Reservoir Call 209/372-0200 (press 1, then 1) to hear current information about roads in Yosemite. Walk across the O’Shaughnessy Dam, hike along the reservoir, or access Yosemite’s Wilderness. Pick up a free map brochure at the entrance station for information about trails. Open sunrise to sunset only. TIOGA ROAD & TUOLUMNE MEADOWS Tioga Road is closed from approximately November to May or June. There is NO access to or from the east side of the park. Call 209/372-0200 (press 1, then 1) to hear current information about roads in Yosemite. GETTING HERE Located 38 mi (61 km) or 1.5 hours from Yosemite Valley. Take Big Oak Flat Road to the Big Oak Flat Entrance. Just after exiting the park, turn right on Evergreen Road. Follow signs to Hetch Hetchy entrance. Vehicles and trailers over 25 ft long and 8 ft wide are not permitted on the narrow, winding Hetch Hetchy Rd. Yosemite Guide March 19 – May 6, 2025 3 Visitor Services Seasonal operating dates and hours are subject to change. Visit TravelYosemite.com for restaurant menus and more. YOSEMITE VALLEY WAWONA & MARIPOSA GROVE Wawona Visitor Center at Hill’s Studio closed for the season • Yosemite Exploration Center • theater • bookstore Yosemite Museum Yosemite Village bike rentals Mountain Room Lounge 6 No r id ths pool Mountain Room Restaurant eD Coo r Degnan’s Kitchen 5 garage ow Se nt i Yosemite Conservancy Depot (Mariposa Grove) Opens in Apr, if conditions allow. 9 am – 5 pm daily. Trail or Pedestrian Path Wawona Hotel closed during renovation. No dining, recreation, or retail. Wawona Service Station staffed 9 am – 6 pm. Propane available during staffed hours only. Gas & diesel available with 24-hour pay-at-the-pump. 3 • Ahwahnee Dining Room • The Ahwahnee Bar • sweet shop • gift shop Housekeeping Camp front ay ay) • gift & grocery • Meadow Grill • Mountaineering School • Mountain Shop ew ne w on r (o office, grocery laundry r( de D eD thsi Curry Village sid Sou CRANE FLAT ) Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1 2 4 er 12 ced Rive r campground reservation office ice rink EXHIBITS & INFORMATION Base Camp Eatery Breakfast: 6:30 am – 10:30 am; Lunch/Dinner: 11 am – 9 pm Fast casual burgers, chicken, & more. Indoor & outdoor seating. Yosemite Valley Welcome Center 9 am – 5 pm, subject to change front office Yosemite Exploration Center & Theater 9 am – 5 pm Pizza Deck Mountain Room Lounge Mon to Fri: 4:30 pm – 10 pm; Sat & Sun: 12 pm – 10 pm. Beer on tap, cocktails, & light bites. Indoor & outdoor seating. Mountain Room Restaurant 5 pm – 10 pm (final seating at 9:30.) Upscale casual steakhouse. Indoor seating. Reservations recommended: OpenTable.com. Yosemite Museum 10 am – 4 pm, subject to change Wilderness Center 8 am – 5 pm (opens Apr 25, subject to change) FOOD & BEVERAGE GIFTS & GROCERIES Degnan’s Kitchen Breakfast: 7 am – 11 am; Lunch: 11:30 am – 6 pm. Peet’s Coffee, deli sandwiches, & grab-and-go items. Indoor & outdoor seating. WiFi. Gift Shop 8 am – 10 pm. Gifts & limited grocery. Village Grill (opens Apr 25) 11 am – 6 pm. Burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, & soft serve ice cream. Outdoor seating only. 11 OTHER SERVICES Tour & Activity Desk 7:30 am – 7 pm Pool closed (opens late May) 19 14 amphitheater Curry Village Parking bike rentals • Bar 1899 • Seven Tents Pavilion • Coffee Corner • Jennie’s Ice Cream pool & showers CURRY VILLAGE 14 19 GIFTS & GROCERIES The Ansel Adams Gallery 10 am – 4 pm (9 am – 5 pm starting Apr 1.) Art, books, & gifts. Photography classes listed on page 8. FOOD & BEVERAGE Yosemite Conservancy Store (Welcome Center) 9 am – 5 pm Seven Tents Pavilion Breakfast: 7 am – 10 am; Dinner: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Casual dining with hearty, homestyle meals. Indoor seating. Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore (Exploration Center) 9 am – 5 pm Peet’s Coffee Corner 6 am – 2 pm. Coffee & light breakfast. Indoor seating. Yosemite Museum Store 10 am – 4 pm, may close for lunch Bar 1899 11:30 am – 10 pm. Beer on tap, cocktails, & light bites. Indoor seating. Village Store 8 am – 9 pm (10 pm starting Apr 18.). Groceries & gifts. Pizza Deck 11 am – 10 pm. Pizza whole & by the slice. Outdoor seating. FOOD & BEVERAGE OTHER SERVICES Coffee Bar 6:30 am – 10:30 am Medical Clinic 209/372-4637 (in an emergency, call 911.) Urgent care walk-ins: Mon – Fri, 1 pm – 3:30 pm. Taqueria @ Meadow Grill (opens Apr 11) 11:30 pm – 5:30 pm. Tacos, burritos, & other Mexican favorites. Outdoor seating. Bike Rentals 10 am – 5 pm (8 am – 7 pm starting Apr 11) ADA scooters and bicycles available by reservation: call 209/372-1208. THE AHWAHNEE 3 The Ahwahnee Bar 11:30 am – 9 pm (closes 11 pm starting Apr 14.) Beer on tap, cocktails, & light bites. Dining Room Breakfast: 7 am – 10 am; Dinner: 5:30 pm – 9 pm. Lunch may be available; check local listings. Fine dining. Appropriate attire required for dinner. Dinner reservations strongly recommended: 209/372-1489 or OpenTable.com. GIFTS Sweet Shop 7 am – 10 pm Parking at The Ahwahnee is valet-only during construction. Use shuttle stop 3. RELIGIOUS SERVICES Yosemite Community Church (Yosemite Chapel) Pastor Brent Moore Call 209/372-4831 or visit YosemiteValleyChapel.org for information. Weekly Sunday services: 9:15 am Annual Marriage Renewal Sunday: May 4 at 9:15am & 11am 4 Experience Your America Yosemite National Park Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore (Big Oak Flat Information Station) 9 am – 5 pm (closed Wed & Thurs) Crane Flat Gas & Grocery Store closed for the season. Gas & diesel available with 24-hour pay-at-the-pump. TIOGA ROAD & TUOLUMNE MEADOWS All services closed for the season. Jennie’s Ice Cream closed (opens late spring) WI-FI In Yosemite Valley: free public Wi-Fi is available in Yosemite Village at Degnan’s Kitchen and the local branch of the Mariposa County Library. Registered hotel guests can also use Wi-Fi at The Ahwahnee, Yosemite Valley Lodge, and Curry Village. In El Portal: free public Wi-Fi is available at the El Portal Market. In Wawona: free public Wi-Fi is available at the local branch of the Mariposa County Library. CAMPING & LODGING CAMPING Starting April 29, there is NO first-come, first-served camping in Yosemite. To reserve a campsite, visit Recreation.gov or call 877/444-6777. Campgrounds open year-round: • Upper Pines (by reservation only) • Camp 4 (reservation required starting April 29) • Wawona (reservation required starting April 15) • Hodgdon Meadow (reservation required starting April 15) Additional campgrounds opening in spring and summer are available by reservation only. Visit go.nps.gov/campground for projected opening dates and reservation booking windows. Bike Rentals (opens Apr 11) 8 am – 7 pm GIFTS, GEAR, & GROCERIES Tour Kiosk closed (book at TravelYosemite.com or at the Yosemite Valley Lodge.) Gift & Grocery 8 am – 9 pm (closes 10 pm starting Apr 18.) Sleeping overnight in a parking lot or on the side of the road is NOT permitted. Sleeping inside a vehicle is only allowed at a registered campsite. Garage 8 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 5 pm. Propane available during regular operating hours. 24-hour roadside assistance: call 209/372-1060. Yosemite Mountain Shop 8 am – 8 pm. Outdoor gear & apparel. For information about backpacking and wilderness permits, turn to page 10. US Post Office Mon – Fri : 8:30 am – 5 pm; Sat: 10 am – 12 pm; Sun: closed Gift Shop 8 am – 9 pm Big Oak Flat Information Station closed for the season INTERNET ACCESS 5 FOOD & BEVERAGE Starbucks Coffee 6:30 am – 6:30 pm EL PORTAL El Portal Service Station staffed 8 am – 5 pm. Gas & diesel available with 24-hour pay-at-the-pump. M YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE 7 All services closed for the season. El Portal Market 9 am – 7 pm Not all visitor services are available year-round. Check information below for hours. Yosemite Falls Parking GLACIER POINT & BADGER PASS SKI AREA The Ahwahnee rth 7 Bike Path No Basecamp Eatery & Starbucks Coffee Yosemite Chapel Wawona Store & Pioneer Gift Shop 8 am – 8 pm Yosemite Village Parking 1 Dr ne l front office & tour desk amphitheater Yosemite History Center Open daily Park Road Park Road (restricted access) w 2 Village Store Village Grill gift shop Camp 4 tour kiosk, bike rentals Yosemite Valley Welcome Center ead k’s M turn to page 6 for more information Wawona Post Office Mon – Fri: 9 am – 1 pm, Sat: 9 am – 12 pm, Sun: closed 4 i z ed v e h i c l e s onl y Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore (Wawona) closed for the season Shuttle Stop ado hor aut way) (one Yosemite Medical Clinic nee Yosemite Valley Lodge 1 Me Mariposa County Library North Ahwah Lower Yosemite Fall The Ansel Adams Gallery wilderness center US Post Office ADDITIONAL SERVICES Happy Isles Art & Nature Center (opens Apr 14) weekdays: 9 am – 4 pm. Book classes at Yosemite.org/art. Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center closed (opens late May) Housekeeping Camp Grocery (opens Apr 4) 8 am – 8 pm. Gifts & limited grocery. Housekeeping Camp Laundry 8 am – 10 pm OTHER SERVICES Mountaineering School (opens Apr 14) 8:30 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 4:30 pm. Guided hikes & rock climbing lessons. Reservations recommended: 209/372-8344. Bike Rentals (opens Apr 11) 8 am – 7 pm LODGING Lodging inside the park is operated by Yosemite Hospitality. Reservations may be made up to one year in advance and are strongly recommended. Book a stay online at TravelYosemite.com or by calling 888/413-8869. Raft Rentals closed (summer only) Tour Kiosk closed (book at TravelYosemite.com or at the Yosemite Valley Lodge.) Ice Rink closed (winter only) Pool closed for renovation Showers 24 hrs Yosemite Guide March 19 – May 6, 2025 5 Transportation Parking Yosemite Valley Shuttle System Exploration Degnan’s Center Kitchen Lower 4 5 Yosemite Fall 6 Cathedral Beach 10 19 12 Housekeeping Camp 11 El Capitan Meadow 2 18 Lower Pines Campground North 16 Happy Isles d River rce e M Yosemite Valley shuttles are FREE and operate from 7 am to 10 pm daily. No ticket required. Valleywide Shuttle (green) East Valley Shuttle (purple) Serves east Valley destinations ONLY. Runs approx. every 18 – 22 min. Round-trip time of 50 min. Serves ALL stops. Runs approx. every 22 – 32 min. Round-trip time of 1.5 hours. 24-hour roadside assistance: call 209/372-1060 1 2 3 4 DESTINATION Yosemite Village Parking ALL Shuttles. Welcome Center ALL Shuttles. The Ahwahnee Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. Degnan’s Kitchen Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. AT THIS STOP Parking, welcome center, Village Store. Welcome center, Village Store, Exploration Center, museum, post office, shopping, dining. Lodging, fine dining. Welcome center, Village Store, Exploration Center, museum, post office, shopping, dining. Exploration Center, museum, post office, gallery, wilderness center 5 Exploration Center Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. 6 Lower Yosemite Fall Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. Trailheads, picnic area. 7 Camp 4, Yosemite Valley Lodge, Yosemite Falls Parking Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. Parking, lodging, camping, trailheads, casual dining. 8 El Capitan Picnic Area Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. Picnic area. Pets are NOT allowed on shuttles. Experience Your America Yosemite National Park • Yosemite Valley Shuttles (free) Daily, year-round service. Refer to map at left. • Mariposa Grove Shuttle (free) Seasonal shuttles are not yet in service, and the grove can only be reached on foot (turn to page 3.) • Glacier Point Tour Bus ($) Begins in May, if conditions allow. Visit TravelYosemite.com for details and tickets. El Portal Locations • Market & Gas Station (2) Rentals Bicycles are available for full-day and half-day rentals (turn to pages 4 & 5 for hours and locations.) Standard adult & children’s bikes are first-come, first-served. Bikes with trailers are available at Yosemite Valley Lodge and Curry Village only. ADA bicycles are available by reservation: call 209/372-1208. Wawona Locations • Wawona Store (24) E-bikes with two or three wheels, fully operable pedals, and electric motors less than 750 watts (1 horsepower) are allowed everywhere bicycles are allowed. EV charging is available at no cost, courtesy of Yosemite Hospitality. Yosemite Valley Locations • The Ahwahnee (6) valet-only during construction • Curry Village (20) • Welcome Center (4) • Yosemite Falls Parking (10) • Yosemite Valley Lodge (8) • Tuolumne Meadows Hikers Bus ($) Summer only. Visit TravelYosemite.com. Tuolumne Meadows Locations when Tioga Rd is open • Tuolumne Meadows Store (4) 49 STOP SHUTTLES DESTINATION Tuolumne Meadows AT THIS STOP Sonora 9 El Capitan Meadow Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. 10 Cathedral Beach Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. 11 Four Mile Trailhead Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. 12 Housekeeping Camp & Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center ALL Shuttles. 14 Curry Village—eastbound ALL Shuttles. 15 Upper Pines Campground ALL Shuttles. Pines campgrounds. 16 Happy Isles ALL Shuttles. Trailhead, Art & Nature Center (seasonal.) 17 Mirror Lake ALL Shuttles. Trailhead. Scenic area. YARTS 120 Tuolumne Meadows Hikers Bus Yosemite Valley to Sonora Picnic area. departs 2–3x daily summer only $ YARTS.com Lodging (seasonal), laundry (seasonal), exhibits & programs (seasonal). Parking, lodging, dining, gift & grocery. departs 1x daily summer only $ TravelYosemite.com Groveland Tioga Rd 120 Trailhead. to Merced Buck Meadows Mariposa 18 Lower Pines Campground ALL Shuttles. Pines campgrounds. 19 Curry Village—westbound ALL Shuttles. Parking, lodging, dining, gift & grocery. Yosemite Valley to Mammoth Lakes departs 2x daily summer only $ YARTS.com Valley Shuttles Yosemite Valley 140 YARTS YARTS Lee Vining Mammoth Lakes Big Oak Flat Rd El Portal Yosemite Valley to Merced frequent daily service year-round 395 Glacier Point multiple departures daily year-round $ YARTS.com Glacier Point Tour Bus YARTS Yosemite Valley to Fresno departs 2x daily summer only $ YARTS.com departs 2x daily summer only $ TravelYosemite.com Wawona Mariposa Grove Shuttle 49 Service dogs are legally permitted anywhere that visitors can go. Emotional support, therapy, and companion animals are subject to all pet regulations. 6 Gas & diesel are available 24 hours with pay-atthe-pump (card only.) Staffed hours on page 5. • Travel to Yosemite via YARTS ($) The Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) is a public transit system that provides service into Yosemite. Enjoy yearround service from Merced and seasonal service from Sonora, Mammoth Lakes, and Fresno. Buses are air-conditioned, bike-friendly, wheelchair-accessible, and equipped for rider comfort. Save gas, save time, save money, by taking YARTS! For bus schedules and tickets, visit www.YARTS.com or call 877/989-2787. Where to Ride Enjoy several miles of scenic, paved bike paths through Yosemite Valley. Bicycles are also allowed on park roads (cyclists must obey traffic laws.) Bicycles are NOT allowed on hiking trails. The speed limit on bike paths is 15 mph. Helmets are required by law for children under 18. Yosemite Valley Shuttle Stops STOP SHUTTLES • El Portal Gas Station outside the park gate 15 mi from Yosemite Valley (downhill) • Crane Flat Gas Station 16.5 mi from Yosemite Valley (uphill) • Wawona Gas Station 28 mi from Yosemite Valley (uphill) Bicycling in Yosemite Electric Vehicle Charging 17 Mirror Lake 15 Upper Pines Campground Roadside Assistance Curry Village – westbound 14 Curry Village – eastbound Four Mile Trailhead Park only in designated parking spaces or in a paved turnout, pulled completely off the road. Vehicles parked on vegetation or blocking traffic are subject to citation and may be towed. Welcome Center 1 Yosemite Village Parking 7 8 9 3 There are NO gas stations in Yosemite Valley. Wawona Rd Camp 4, Yosemite Valley Lodge, Yosemite Falls Parking El Capitan Picnic Area In Yosemite Valley, use one of three main parking areas: Curry Village 14 19 , Yosemite Village 1 , or Yosemite Falls 7 . Parking can completely fill by late morning on weekends and holidays. Once you find a parking space, keep it. Walk, bike, or ride a shuttle to trailheads and other destinations. The Ahwahnee Bus & Shuttle Service Gas Stations frequent daily service spring through fall only Fish Camp Public Transportation in Yosemite National Park 41 Oakhurst North to Fresno Yosemite Guide March 19 – May 6, 2025 7 Programs ART CLASSES WITH YOSEMITE CONSERVANCY Connect with your park through art! Join us for a class or creative activity that will help you see the natural world in a new way. Multi-day art retreats are also available! Visit Yosemite.org/art to browse the full calendar of classes. Park Partners DAY & TIME PROGRAM FEE? 9 am (4 hrs) M – F* Art Class Meet at the Happy Isles Art and Nature Center for art classes. Browse the online calendar for schedule of guest instructors & class topics. Register in advance at yosemite.org/art. *Classes begin Apr 14 $ 2 pm (2 hrs) F* Paint and Sip Learn the basics of watercolor and create an iconic Yosemite landscape step-by-step. Painting supplies (plus wine and cheese) are included. Hosted in partnership with Yosemite Hospitality at the Mountain Room Lounge. Register in advance at Yosemite.org/art. *classes begin May 2 $ Learn new techniques in a photography class with The Ansel Adams Gallery. Photo by Evan Russel. Become a Yosemite Junior Ranger! Pick up a free booklet at the welcome center in Yosemite Valley to get started. Program Schedule Visit go.nps.gov/YosemiteCalendar or the NPS app to view the online calendar. Program offerings are subject to change, depending on conditions and staff availability. YOSEMITE VALLEY: PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & THEIR FAMILIES DAY & TIME PROGRAM HOST FEE? REGISTER? 10 am – 2 pm M – F* Kids’ Open Art Studio Free self-guided kid’s art activities at the Happy Isles Art and Nature Center (shuttle stop 16.) Drop in anytime during open studio hours; no registration required. *classes begin Apr 14 YC free no; drop-in only 10 am (15 min) M – F* Kids’ Science Talk Meet at the Happy Isles Art and Nature Center (shuttle stop 16) for a family-friendly talk about a Yosemiterelated topic with one of our naturalists. *Apr 14 – Apr 25 ONLY YC free no; drop-in only 2 pm (15 min) daily* Family Ranger Talk Topics vary. Meet in front of the Yosemite Valley Welcome Center (shuttle stops 1/2/4.) *Subject to change, based on staffing. NPS free no; drop-in only DAY & TIME PROGRAM HOST FEE? REGISTER? 8:30 am (2 hrs) M & W* Birding in Yosemite Va