November 26, 2025 - January 27, 2026

Yosemite National Park November 26, 2025 – January 27, 2026 Transportation 6 Valley Shuttle Map Yosemite 1 Essentials Talks, Tours, & Classes Programs 8 2 Places to Go & Things to Do Park Map Trail Map & Hiking Information Valley Trails Dining, Shopping, & Recreation Services 10 4 Keep this Guide with you while you explore the park! Here’s what’s inside: Yosemite Guide At least 27 bears have been hit by vehicles in Yosemite in the last year. Park Regulations Finding Help The National Park Service is dedicated to protecting Yosemite for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations. Regulations are in place to protect both the park and visitors. Prohibited activities include: • • • • • • • • • • • In an Emergency: Call or Text 911 General Park Information 209/372-0200 Road Conditions (Recorded) 209/372-0200 (press 1, then 1) 24-hour Roadside Assistance 209/372-1060 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 Yosemite Medical Clinic 209/372-4637 Lost & Found Check the nearest information center or hotel front desk. Visit go.nps.gov/lost to report a lost item. Accessibility Download an Accessibility Guide: go.nps.gov/AccessYosemite Yosemite Online National Park Service app Take maps and park information with you while you explore the park. Available for iOS and Android. Pets are NOT allowed on hiking trails, on shuttles, or inside park buildings. 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. Pets must be leashed at all times. Properly dispose of pet waste. Turn to page 10 for pet-friendly walks in Yosemite Valley. 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 all subject to pet regulations. Yosemite National Park website www.nps.gov/yose Social Media Let’s be friends! @YosemiteNPS Enjoy Your National Park! Yosemite Essentials Yosemite in Winter: What to Expect Winter is a wonderful time to slow down and enjoy Yosemite’s most peaceful season. Yosemite Valley remains open and accessible year-round, its iconic granite features often dusted in snow. Enjoy many miles of scenic trails and paved paths on the Valley floor, where winter is often milder than in other parts of the park. Tire chains may be required on any park road at any time. Many popular hiking trails at higher elevations are closed, inaccessible, or covered in ice or deep snow. Those looking for a more strenuous adventure might consider exploring Yosemite by ski or snowshoe! Turn to page 9 for information about winter recreation in Yosemite. Tire chains and cables provide additional traction for vehicles on snowy and icy roads. Check for temporary road closures and chain restrictions in Yosemite before driving: call 209/372-0200 (press 1, then 1 to hear the recording.) For road conditions Expect most trails to be icy or snowy. Visitor services are more limited this time of year. Trails may be hazardously icy, covered in snow, or inaccessible due to seasonal road closures. Information, dining, shopping, shuttles, and many other services are available in Yosemite Valley year-round. Skis, snowshoes, hiking poles, or shoe traction devices might be necessary for some trips. Winter conditions make navigation skills, proper gear, and preparedness more essential than ever. Ask a ranger about current trail conditions and closures before you go. Turn to pages 10 & 11 for more. Services are very limited in other areas of the park—plan to grab snacks and supplies before you go. Turn to pages 4 & 5 for hours and locations. Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road are closed to vehicles in winter. These high-elevation roads are closed from approximately November to May. During the closure, some areas of the park can only be reached by a strenuous ski or snowshoe trip. When Tioga Road is closed, there is NO vehicle access to or from the east side of Yosemite. Turn to page 2 to learn more. outside of Yosemite, visit the CalTrans website at roads.dot.ca.gov or call 800/427-7623. Levels of Chain Restriction Different levels of restrictions are possible, depending on conditions. ALL vehicles must carry chains when any level of restriction is in effect. Restrictions can change at any time. The speed limit in a chain control area is 25 mph. R0: no chain restrictions R1: Chains OR snow tires required R2: Chains OR snow tires and AWD/4WD required R3: Chains required for all vehicles For more details, visit go.nps.gov/chains Keep Bears Wild. Proper Food Storage is Required by Federal Law—Even in Winter! Bears that frequently access human food lose their fear of people and can become dangerous. Bears may have to be killed in order to protect people. During the Day At Night DO: Lock your vehicle and keep all windows closed when you are away. Keep food, drinks, and coolers hidden from sight. DO: Remove food from your vehicle at night. Bears can easily break into vehicles in search of food. Store food inside a bear-proof locker, in a hotel room or hard-sided cabin, or in a hard-sided RV with all windows and doors closed. DON’T: Leave food unattended outside, in a truck bed, or strapped to the outside of a vehicle. Food, trash, and other scented items may NOT be stored inside vehicles overnight. DO: Keep your food within arm’s reach while hiking or picnicking. To a bear, “food” includes trash, recycling, toiletries, soap, unwashed dishes, and anything else with a scent. All must be properly stored. 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. It’s illegal to approach or feed any wild animal in Yosemite, including birds, squirrels, and deer. Wildlife can cause injuries and transmit diseases. Human food is unhealthy for wild animals. Stay at least 150 ft (46 m) from bears and coyotes. Stay at least 25 ft (8 m) from other wildlife. Park Map TE N I M E S YO HETCH HETCHY AT I O N A L PA RK Hwy 120 to Lee Vining, Hwy 395, Mammoth Lakes Hetch Hetchy Rd TIOGA ROAD Tioga Road Closed Hetch Hetchy Entrance White Wolf open sunrise – sunset approx. Nov. to May Evergreen Rd Tioga Pass Entrance open approx. May – Nov Tuolumne Meadows Hwy 120 to Groveland, Manteca Yosemite Creek Porcupine Flat Tenaya Lake Hodgdon Meadow* Big Oak Flat Entrance CRANE FLAT Tuolumne Grove Big Oak Flat Rd Merced Grove YOSEMITE VALLEY Tamarack Flat Camp 4* Crane Flat Snow Play Area EL PORTAL Glacier Point Rd Bridalveil Creek Yosemite West Me rce d R iv e r approx. Nov. to May open to Badger Pass Ski Area when ski area is open VISITOR SERVICES North Wawona* food & beverage groceries & gear gifts post office campground *indicates campground open year-round Turn to pages 4 & 5 for visitor services hours & locations South Entrance MARIPOSA GROVE Hwy 41 to Oakhurst, Fresno GLACIER POINT & BADGER PASS SKI AREA Check Current Road Conditions Call 209/372-0200 (press 1, then 1) to hear the latest chain restriction and road closure information. Your GPS Might be Wrong GPS navigation can give incorrect directions inside the park. Follow directional signs on park roads, and do not enter closed areas. TIOGA ROAD & TUOLUMNE MEADOWS Glacier Point Road is closed to vehicles for the winter. Tioga Road is closed to vehicles for the winter. Glacier Point is an iconic overlook on the rim of Yosemite Valley, 3,200 feet above the Valley floor. From approximately May through November, this viewpoint can be reached by car or by a very strenuous hike from Yosemite Valley. The scenic Tioga Road traverses Yosemite’s high country, crossing over the Sierra Nevada at Tioga Pass—almost 10,000 feet in elevation! From approximately May to November, visitors can access numerous trails, peaks, meadows, and lakes along this scenic drive. In winter, Yosemite’s high country can only be reached by a strenuous ski or snowshoe trip. In winter, Glacier Point can only be reached by a long ski or snowshoe trip from Badger Pass Ski Area. BADGER PASS SKI AREA opens for the season when natural snow conditions allow. Enjoy downhill skiing and snowboarding, tubing, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. A groomed ski trail follows the closed road from Badger Pass to Glacier Point. Sledding and snowplay are NOT allowed at Badger Pass; check out the snowplay area at Crane Flat instead! Turn to page 9 for more information about winter recreation. When Tioga Road is closed, there is no direct route from Yosemite to the eastern Sierra and Highway 395. Visitors headed east must exit the park to the west or south and use an alternate route. Like Tioga Road, many of the highways that cross over the Sierra Nevada are closed in winter, increasing travel time to the opposite side of the mountain range. Yosemite is located on the range’s western slope. To reach Highway 395 and destinations to the east, use I-50 or I-80 to the north (to Lake Tahoe, Reno, Mammoth Lakes), or Route 58 to the south (to Death Valley, Las Vegas.) Experience Your America Yosemite National Park *The information center has temporarily moved to its winter location at 7771 Chilnualna Falls Rd (from Wawona Road, turn onto Chilnualna Falls Rd. The information center is located 500 ft ahead on the left.) VISITOR SERVICES Other services: gas station, grocery & gifts: turn to page 5. Yosemite Museum 10 am – 4 pm daily. Shuttle stop 5. Indoor & outdoor exhibits, cultural demonstrations, gifts. Turn to pages 10 & 11 for a map of Yosemite Valley. WAWONA Wawona Visitor Center* 9 am – 12 pm & 1 pm – 4 pm daily Yosemite Conservancy Depot at Mariposa Grove Welcome Plaza (open until Dec 14) 9 am – 5 pm daily, as weather allows. Yosemite Valley has a variety of dining, shopping, recreation, & other services: turn to page 4. Wawona Road GETTING HERE From Yosemite Valley, drive about 30 mi/48 km/1 hour south on Wawona Road. PARKING & TRANSPORTATION Park at Curry Village, Yosemite Village, or Yosemite Falls and walk, bike, or ride a free shuttle to your destination (turn to page 7.) THINGS TO DO no gas in Yosemite Valley 2 GETTING HERE All roads lead to Yosemite Valley! Drive 40 minutes from the Big Oak Flat Entrance, 20 minutes from the Arch Rock Entrance, or 1 hour from the South Entrance. Year-round bus service is also available from Merced/ Mariposa/El Portal to Yosemite Valley (YARTS.com) Glacier Point Road Closed seasonal exhibits turn to page 6 for locations Explore giant sequoias, meadows, and the South Fork Merced River near Yosemite’s South Entrance. Exploration Center, Theater, & Bookstore 9 am – 5 pm daily. Shuttle stop 5. Rotating exhibits, park film, books & gifts. Badger Pass Ski Area information center electric vehicle charging Yosemite Valley is famous for its waterfalls, towering granite walls, and iconic features like El Capitan and Half Dome. In winter, the Valley is the most accessible area of the park, but opportunities for big hikes are still limited. Enjoy peaceful, snowy walks on the Valley floor and a variety of activities, programs, and other things to do. Welcome Center 9 am – 5 pm daily. Shuttle stop 2. Information, junior ranger booklets, lost & found, gifts. entrance station gas station WAWONA & MARIPOSA GROVE GLACIER POINT Tunnel View Arch Rock Entrance Hwy 140 to Mariposa, Merced Upper Pines* Lower Pines North Pines El Portal Rd seasonal YOSEMITE VALLEY iver ne R m u Tu ol THINGS TO DO Yosemite History Center Learn about the early days of tourism in Yosemite. Outdoor exhibits open daily. Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Visit Yosemite’s largest sequoia grove and explore miles of scenic trails. No shuttle service or vehicle access in winter. When shuttles aren’t running, the grove can only be reached by hiking 2 mi/3.2 km up the Mariposa Grove Road or the Washburn Trail (500 ft/150 m of elevation gain) from the parking area near South Entrance. The road and trails may be snowy or icy. Skis or snowshoes may be needed to reach the grove or to explore the many trails within it. Explore by car Enjoy the scenery from Tunnel View, Valley View, El Capitan, and other turnouts along Valley roads. Take a scenic walk Enjoy a peaceful stroll and take in Yosemite Valley at its quietest. Turn to pages 10 & 11 for a map and suggested trails. Check out talks, tours, and classes Learn more about the park or connect with your creative side! Turn to page 8. Try ice skating at Curry Village Turn to page 9. Explore Yosemite Village: art, exhibits, park film, & shopping Take a break from the cold with some enriching indoor activities! Stop by the Exploration Center to learn more about Yosemite, watch the park film, and browse the bookstore. Head next door to the Yosemite Museum and Indian Village to learn about Yosemite’s deep human connections. Check out the Ansel Adams Gallery for gifts, books, and rotating art exhibitions. Turn to page 4 for hours. Enjoy a warm drink by a cozy fire at Degnan’s Deli, The Ahwahnee, and the Mountain Room Lounge. Turn to page 4 for hours. HETCH HETCHY Walk across the O’Shaughnessy Dam, hike along the reservoir, or access Yosemite’s Wilderness. Open sunrise to sunset only. There are no services in this remote area of the park. Swimming and boating are not permitted in the reservoir. Pets are not allowed on the dam or on any trails. CRANE FLAT Hike to two quiet sequoia groves near the Big Oak Flat Entrance. GETTING HERE From Yosemite Valley, drive 16 mi/26 km/30 min on Big Oak Flat Rd. VISITOR SERVICES Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore at Big Oak Flat Information Station (open until Dec 23) 9 am – 5 pm, as weather allows. Closed Wed & Thurs, may close for lunch. Gas is available year-round at Crane Flat. Turn to page 5. THINGS TO DO Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias Trail is icy or snowy in winter. Snowshoes or skis may be needed to reach the grove. Trailhead located on Tioga Rd, just north of Crane Flat. Hike 2 mi/3.2 km (roundtrip) to the grove. Add an optional 0.5-mi/0.8-km loop around the nature trail. Expect a steep climb of 500 ft/150 m on the return to the trailhead. Merced Grove of Giant Sequoias Trail is icy or snowy in winter. Snowshoes or skis may be needed to reach the grove. A very small and quiet sequoia grove. From the trailhead on Big Oak Flat Rd, hike 3 mi/4.8 km (roundtrip) to the grove. Expect a steep climb of 520 ft/160 m on the return to the trailhead. Crane Flat Snow Play Area Turn to page 9 for information. GETTING HERE Located 38 mi/61 km/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 Hetch Hetchy Rd. Yosemite Guide November 26, 2025 – January 27, 2026 3 Services Hours and seasonal operating dates are subject to change. • Yosemite Exploration Center • theater • bookstore Yosemite Museum Yosemite Village bike rentals Mountain Room Lounge 6 N h ort e sid pool Mountain Room Restaurant Coo Dr ( on ead k’s M Degnan’s Kitchen 5 ize thor ly Village Store Village Grill Yosemite Valley Welcome Center Se gift shop garage nt in Bookstore at Wawona Visitor Center closed for the season Trail or Pedestrian Path Yosemite History Center open daily Wawona Store 8 am – 7 pm • Ahwahnee Dining Room • The Ahwahnee Bar • sweet shop • gift shop Mariposa Grove Depot (until Dec 14) 9 am – 5 pm, as weather allows. Closed for the season after Dec 14. The Ahwahnee Golf Course & Golf Shop closed for the season Stable closed for the season US Post Office Mon – Fri: 9 am – 1 pm, Sat: 9 am – 12 pm Housekeeping Camp front ay) ) er M Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center Yosemite Falls Parking 12 Services in Yosemite Valley Not all visitor services are available year-round. Check information below for hours. ced Rive r BADGER PASS SKI AREA Turn to page 9 for Badger Pass information. EL PORTAL El Portal Market 9 am – 7 pm. Limited groceries & gifts. Wi-Fi. campground reservation office ice rink El Portal Gas Station staffed 8 am – 5 pm. Propane available when staffed. Gas & diesel. 24-hour pay-at-the-pump with card. Curry CRANE FLAT Parking Big Oak Flat Information Station closed for the season bike rentals Bookstore at Big Oak Flat Information Station (until Dec 23) Fri –Tues: 9 am – 5 pm, as weather allows. May close for lunch. Closed for the season after Dec 23. 19 14 Village front office Pizza Deck • Bar 1899 • Seven Tents Pavilion • Coffee Corner • Jennie’s Ice Cream Crane Flat Gas & Grocery (store closed) Station unstaffed in winter. Gas & diesel available year-round. 24-hour pay-at-the-pump with card. pool & showers amphitheater 11 Glacier Point Gift Shop closed for the season • gift & grocery • Meadow Grill • Mountaineering School • Mountain Shop ay ne w ew r (o office, grocery laundry on de D Curry Village r( thsi GLACIER POINT eD Sou Wawona Gas Station staffed 8 am – 6 pm Gas & diesel. 24-hour pay-at-the-pump with card. sid 7 Bike Path 3 rth Basecamp Eatery & Starbucks Coffee Yosemite Chapel Wawona Visitor Center 9 am – 12 pm & 1 pm – 4 pm Winter information desk located at 7771 Chilnualna Falls Rd. Wawona Hotel Dining Room hotel closed for renovation No amphitheater Park Road Park Road (restricted access) Yosemite Village Parking 1 r el D front office & tour desk Camp 4 tour kiosk, bike rentals 2 ow WAWONA & MARIPOSA GROVE turn to page 6 for more information w d vehicl es on 4 Shuttle Stop ado au e way) 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 TIOGA ROAD & TUOLUMNE MEADOWS all services closed for the season YOSEMITE VALLEY YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1 For restaurant menus, hotel availability, and more, visit TravelYosemite.com. Welcome Center 9 am – 5 pm daily Information, junior ranger booklets, lost & found, gifts. The Ahwahnee Bar 11:30 am – 10 pm. Upscale casual bar with craft cocktails, wine, appetizers, and lighter entrees. YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE 7 Exploration Center, Theater, & Bookstore 9 am – 5 pm daily Rotating exhibits, park film, books & gifts. Open during construction. Dining Room 7 am – 10 am, 11:30 am – 2 pm, 5:30 pm – 9 pm. Sunday Brunch: 7 am – 2 pm. Fine dining. Appropriate attire required for dinner. Dinner reservations strongly recommended: 209/372-1489 or OpenTable.com. Base Camp Eatery 7 am – 10:30 am, 11 am – 8 pm. Fast casual breakfast, burgers, chicken, pasta, & more. Large indoor seating area. Starbucks Coffee 7 am – 3 pm. Located inside Basecamp Eatery. Specialty coffee, snacks, & light breakfast. Mountain Room Lounge Mon to Fri: 5 pm – 10 pm, Sat & Sun: 12 pm – 10 pm, New Year’s Eve: 5 pm – 1 pm Cozy bar with TVs and fireplace. Beer, cocktails, & light entrees. Extended hours for some sports events: check locally. 2 4 5 Yosemite Museum 10 am – 4 pm daily Indoor & outdoor exhibits, cultural demonstrations, gifts. THE AHWAHNEE 3 Wilderness Center closed for the season. Wilderness permit information on page 10. Gift Shop 9 am – 7 pm Degnan’s Kitchen 7 am – 6 pm. Limited service between 11 am & 11:30 am. Specialty coffee (Peet’s), breakfast & deli sandwiches, & grab-and-go items. Indoor seating with fireplace & Wi-Fi. Sweet Shop 7 am – 10 pm Village Grill closed for the season First-come, first-served camping in Yosemite is very limited and only available during the winter. Reservations: Recreation.gov or 877/444-6777. CURRY VILLAGE 14 19 Coffee Corner 6:30 am – 11 am. Open daily through Jan 4, then Sat & Sun only. Also open Jan 19 for the holiday. Specialty coffee (Peet’s) & light breakfast. Gift Shop 8 am – 8 pm Village Store 8 am – 8 pm Tour & Activity Desk tickets & information at Lodge front desk Bike Rentals & Tour Kiosk closed for the season Bar 1899 12 pm – 9 pm. Open daily through Jan 3, then Fri & Sat only. Also open Jan 18 for the holiday. Craft beer, cocktails, & light entrees. Bike Rentals closed for the season US Post Office Mon – Fri : 8:30 am – 5 pm, Sat: 10 am – 12 pm YOSEMITE CHAPEL Garage 8 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 5 pm Propane. Roadside assistance. No gas in Yosemite Valley. Alcoholics Anonymous Tues & Thurs: 6:30 pm HAPPY ISLES 16 Happy Isles Art & Nature Center closed for the season HOUSEKEEPING CAMP 12 El Portal: El Portal Market CAMPING The Ansel Adams Gallery 10 am – 4 pm (closed Nov 27 & Dec 25.) Art, books, & gifts. Rotating art exhibitions & photography classes on pages 8 & 9. Yosemite Medical Clinic The clinic is NOT an emergency room. In an emergency, call 911. Urgent care walk-ins: Mon – Fri, 1 pm – 3:30 pm. 209/372-4637. Yosemite Valley: Degnan’s Kitchen, Mariposa County Library, Yosemite Valley Lodge/Curry Village/The Ahwahnee (registered hotel guests only) Wawona: Mariposa County Library Mountain Room Restaurant 5 pm – 9 pm (final seating 30 min before closing.) Upscale casual steakhouse. Reservations recommended: OpenTable.com. Yosemite Community Church Sunday service: 9:15 am. Pastor Brent Moore. Call 209/372-4831 or visit YosemiteValleyChapel.org. Thanksgiving Service (Nov. 27) 10 am Christmas Eve Service (Dec. 24) 4 pm FREE WIFI Seven Tents Pavilion 7 am – 10 am, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Open daily through Jan. 4, then Fri & Sat only. Also open Jan 18 for the holiday. Casual dining with hearty, homestyle meals. Pizza Deck Order pizza inside at the Seven Tents Pavilion during hours listed above. Campgrounds Open Year-Round (visit go.nps.gov/campground for details): • Hodgdon Meadow: first-come, first-served in winter • Wawona Campground: first-come, first-served in winter • Camp 4: first-come, first-served in winter. Walk-in sites, no RVs, no pets. • Upper Pines: reservation required year-round Sleeping in a vehicle is ONLY allowed at a registered campsite. For backpacking and wilderness permits, turn to page 10. LODGING Visit TravelYosemite.com or call 888/413-8869 to book a stay at The Ahwahnee, Yosemite Valley Lodge, Curry Village, Housekeeping Camp (seasonal), and other park lodging. Reservations available one year in advance. Taqueria @ Meadow Grill, Jennie’s Ice Cream closed for the season Gift & Grocery 8 am – 8 pm Housekeeping Camp Store closed for the season Yosemite Mountain Shop 9 am – 6 pm Hiking/climbing gear & apparel. Housekeeping Camp Laundry 8 am – 8 pm Mountaineering School closed for the season Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center closed for the season Bike Rentals & Tour Kiosk closed for the season Ice Rink information on page 9 visitor information groceries & supplies exhibits gifts food & beverage gas station coffee bar medical services in an emergency, call or text 911 Showers 24 hours 4 Experience Your America Yosemite National Park Yosemite Guide November 26, 2025 – January 27, 2026 5 Transportation 49 Sonora YARTS 120 Tuolumne Meadows Hikers Bus Yosemite Valley to Sonora departs 2–3x daily summer only $ YARTS.com departs 1x daily summer only $ TravelYosemite.com Groveland Tioga Rd 120 Buck Meadows to Merced Mariposa YARTS Yosemite Valley to Mammoth Lakes departs 2x daily summer only $ YARTS.com Lee Vining Yosemite Valley El Portal Yosemite Valley to Merced SHUTTLE STOP 9 TEMPORARILY CLOSED Valley Shuttles frequent daily service year-round use shuttle stop 8 Camp 4, Yosemite Valley Lodge, Yosemite Falls Parking El Capitan Picnic Area 395 Glacier Point multiple departures daily year-round $ YARTS.com Wawona Rd Yosemite Valley to Fresno departs 2x daily summer only $ YARTS.com departs 2x daily summer only $ TravelYosemite.com 9 Mariposa Grove Shuttle frequent daily service spring through fall only 10 The Ahwahnee 3 2 Welcome Center 1 Yosemite Village Parking 7 19 12 Housekeeping Camp 11 El Capitan Meadow Cathedral Beach Wawona 49 6 8 Glacier Point Tour Bus YARTS Exploration Degnan’s Center Kitchen Lower 4 5 Yosemite Fall Mammoth Lakes Big Oak Flat Rd 140 YARTS Yosemite Valley Shuttle System Tuolumne Meadows 18 Lower Pines Campground 14 Curry Village – eastbound Four Mile Trailhead Curry Village – westbound 17 Mirror Lake 15 Upper 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. Fish Camp Public Transportation in Yosemite National Park Parking 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. 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. Roadside Assistance 24-hour roadside assistance: call 209/372-1060 Electric Vehicle Charging Valleywide Shuttle (green) 41 Oakhurst to Fresno Gas Stations There are NO gas stations in Yosemite Valley. • El Portal Gas Station outside the park gate 15 mi from Yosemite Valley (downhill) on Highway 140. • Crane Flat Gas Station 16.5 mi from Yosemite Valley (uphill) on Big Oak Flat Road. • Wawona Gas Station 28 mi from Yosemite Valley (uphill) on Wawona Road Gas & diesel are available 24 hours with pay-atthe-pump (card only.) Staffed hours on page 5. Biking in Yosemite Level 2 EV charging is available at no cost, courtesy of Yosemite Hospitality. Bike paths and park roads may be snowy or icy. Use extra caution if biking in winter. Yosemite Valley Locations • The Ahwahnee (6) valet-only during construction • Curry Village (20) • Welcome Center (4) • Yosemite Falls Parking (10) • Yosemite Valley Lodge (8) Where to Ride Enjoy several miles of scenic, paved bike paths through Yosemite Valley. Bikes are also allowed on park roads (cyclists must obey traffic laws.) Bikes are NOT allowed on hiking trails. The speed limit on bike paths is 15 mph. Helmets are required by law for children under 18. E-bikes with two or three wheels, fully El Portal Locations • Market & Gas Station (2) Wawona Locations • Wawona Store (24) Tuolumne Meadows Locations when Tioga Rd is open • near Tuolumne Meadows Store (4) 6 Serves ALL stops. Runs approx. every 22 – 32 min. Round-trip time of 1.5 hours. North operable pedals, and electric motors less than 750 watts (1 horsepower) are allowed everywhere bicycles are allowed. Rentals Bike stands are closed for the season. Available spring through fall, when conditions allow. Visit TravelYosemite.com. Yosemite Bike Share Bike Share has ended for the season. Bikes available spring through fall for 1-2 hour rides from Yosemite Village and Camp 4 parking areas: goyose.org/bikeshare. Experience Your America Yosemite National Park East Valley Shuttle (purple) Serves east Valley destinations ONLY. Runs approx. every 18 – 22 min. Round-trip time of 50 min. Pets are NOT allowed on shuttles. Service dogs are legally permitted anywhere that visitors can go. Emotional support, therapy, and companion animals are subject to all pet regulations. Bus & Shuttle Service Travel to Yosemite via YARTS ($) The Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) is a public transit system that provides service into Yosemite. Enjoy yearround service from Merced and seasonal service from Sonora, Mammoth Lakes, and Fresno. Buses are air-conditioned, bike-friendly, wheelchair-accessible, and equipped for rider comfort. Save gas, save time, save money, by taking YARTS! For bus schedules and tickets, visit www.YARTS.com or call 877/989-2787. Yosemite Valley Shuttle Stops STOP SHUTTLES DESTINATION AT THIS STOP 1 ALL Shuttles Yosemite Village Parking parking, Welcome Center 2 ALL Shuttles Welcome Center Welcome Center, food & beverage, groceries 3 Green Shuttle ONLY The Ahwahnee food & beverage 4 Green Shuttle ONLY Degnan’s Kitchen Welcome Center, food & beverage, groceries 5 Green Shuttle ONLY Exploration Center Exploration Center, Museum, Wilderness Center 6 Green Shuttle ONLY Lower Yosemite Fall trailhead 7 Green Shuttle ONLY Camp 4, Yosemite Valley Lodge, Yosemite Falls Parking parking, food & beverage, Camp 4 8 Green Shuttle ONLY El Capitan Picnic Area picnic area 9 Green Shuttle ONLY El Capitan Meadow stop temporarily closed during construction, use stop 8 10 Green Shuttle ONLY Cathedral Beach picnic area & river access 11 Green Shuttle ONLY Four Mile Trailhead trailhead 12 ALL Shuttles Housekeeping Camp & Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center exhibits (seasonal), laundry, river access 14 ALL Shuttles Curry Village—eastbound parking, food & beverage, groceries 15 ALL Shuttles Upper Pines Campground Pines campgrounds 16 ALL Shuttles Happy Isles trailhead, art & nature center (seasonal) Tuolumne Meadows Hikers Bus ($) Service has concluded for the season. More information at TravelYosemite.com. 17 ALL Shuttles Mirror Lake trailhead 18 ALL Shuttles Lower Pines Campground Pines campgrounds Glacier Point Tour Bus ($) Service has concluded for the season. More information at TravelYosemite.com. 19 ALL Shuttles Curry Village—westbound parking, food & beverage, groceries Yosemite Valley Shuttles (free) Daily, year-round service from 7 am to 10 pm. Map and information on page 7. Mariposa Grove Shuttles (free) Runs only until Nov 30, if conditions allow. Shuttle service from the parking area to the grove and trailheads, available spring through fall only. Shuttle hours until Nov 30: 8 am to 3:30 pm*, if conditions allow. (final return from the grove at 5 pm.) When shuttles are not running, the Mariposa Grove can only be reached by hiking up the road or the Washburn Trail from the parking area. The trip is 2 mi/3.2 km with 500 ft/150 m of elevation gain. The road and trails may be snowy or icy. Yosemite Guide November 26, 2025 – January 27, 2026 7 Programs Park Partners YOSEMITE CONSERVANCY Yosemite Conservancy is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving Yosemite National Park’s resources and providing enriching visitor experiences in the park. Contact Yosemite.org Locations Turn to pages 4 & 5 for seasonal hours • Yosemite Exploration Center & Theater • Happy Isles Art & Nature Center (spring through fall) • Retail locations throughout the park (some open seasonally) Winter Activities at Badger Pass Badger Pass Ski Area opens as early as December 12, if snow conditions allow. The ski area relies entirely on natural snow, and operating dates may vary. photo by Evan Russel Call the Snow Phone at 209/372-1000 to hear current conditions, weather, and ski area information. Additional programs may be offered: visit go.nps.gov/YosemiteCalendar to view the online calendar, or check information centers for an updated schedule. Program schedule is subject to change due to weather or staffing. Junior Ranger Program Program designed especially for kids! Kids must be accompanied by an adult. NPS National Park Service YC Yosemite Conservancy Program for all audiences— families welcome! Program designed for everyone; it’s a good fit for most kids. YH Yosemite Hospitality Wheelchair-Accessible Program Program is held in a wheelchair-accessible facilit