January 27, 2026 - March 17, 2026

Yosemite National Park January 28 – March 17, 2026 Transportation 6 Valley Shuttle Map Yosemite 1 Essentials Talks, Tours, & Classes Programs 8 2 Places to Go & Things to Do Trail Map & Hiking Information Valley Trails Dining, Shopping, & Recreation Park Map Services 10 4 Keep this Guide with you while you explore the park! Here’s what’s inside: Cook’s Meadow, Yosemite Valley Yosemite Guide Park Regulations 27 bears were hit by vehicles in Yosemite last year. 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 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 @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 year-round, its iconic granite features often dusted with snow. Enjoy many miles of scenic paths on the Valley floor, where winter is usually milder than in other parts of the park. Tire chains may become mandatory 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 microspikes 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 information about hiking. 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 a list of available services. 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 Hwy 395 and the eastern Sierra directly from Yosemite. Turn to page 2 for more information. outside of Yosemite, visit the CalTrans website at roads.dot.ca.gov or call 800/427-7623. Levels of Chain Restrictions 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 Viewing Horsetail Fall in Late February On rare occasions during mid- to late February, Horsetail Fall can glow orange when it’s backlit by sunset. Due to the popularity of this event, restrictions are in effect. Check the map to the right for details. Where to park: Yosemite Falls Parking (closest), Yosemite Village, or Curry Village. Limited parking for vehicles with a valid disability placard at El Capitan Picnic Area. Viewing Area: Walk 1.5 mi from Yosemite Falls Parking to the viewing area near El Capitan. One lane of Northside Dr. is closed to vehicles and open to pedestrians. Bring: Warm clothing and a headlamp or flashlight. Help Protect Yosemite: Stay on trails and out of meadows and closed areas. Use dumpsters and vault toilets at El Capitan Picnic Area. Visit go.nps.gov/Horsetail for more details. 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 bearproof 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. 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 Camp 4* Crane Flat 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 GETTING HERE From Yosemite Valley, drive about 30 mi/48 km/1 hour south on Wawona Road. 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. 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* 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 is open in winter, when 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. *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.) THINGS TO DO VISITOR SERVICES Yosemite Valley offers a variety of dining, shopping, recreation, & other services: turn to page 4. Wawona Road North Wawona Visitor Center* 9 am – 12 pm & 1 pm – 4 pm, Saturdays & Sundays only Other services: gas station, grocery & gifts. Turn to page 5. THINGS TO DO no gas in Yosemite Valley 2 VISITOR SERVICES Glacier Point Road Closed seasonal exhibits turn to page 6 for locations 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) 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 Explore giant sequoias, meadows, and the South Fork Merced River near Yosemite’s South Entrance. GLACIER POINT entrance station gas station 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. Tunnel View Arch Rock Entrance Hwy 140 to Mariposa, Merced Upper Pines* Lower Pines North Pines El Portal Rd seasonal WAWONA & MARIPOSA GROVE 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.) Tamarack Flat Snow Play Area YOSEMITE VALLEY iver ne R m u Tu ol When Tioga Road is closed, there is no direct route from Yosemite to the eastern Sierra and Highway 395. Drivers headed east must exit the park to the west or south and use an alternate route. Like Tioga Road, many of the routes that cross over the crest of the Sierra Nevada are closed in winter, increasing travel time to the opposite side of the mountain range. To reach Hwy 395 and destinations to the east, use Hwy 50 or I-80 to the north, via Sacramento (to Lake Tahoe, Reno, Mammoth Lakes), or Route 58 to the south, via Bakersfield (to Death Valley, Las Vegas.) Experience Your America Yosemite National Park Explore by car Enjoy the scenery from Tunnel View, Valley View, El Capitan Meadow, 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. Warm up by the fireplace at Degnan’s Kitchen, The Ahwahnee, and the Mountain Room Lounge. Turn to page 4 for hours. 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 Gas is available year-round at Crane Flat. Turn to page 5. 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. 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. 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. Yosemite Guide January 28 – March 17, 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 No pool Mountain Room Restaurant r id ths eD r k’s Coo Mead Degnan’s Kitchen 5 ay) h Village Store Village Grill Yosemite Valley Welcome Center Se gift shop garage in nt el D r Ahwahnee Dining Room, The Ahwahnee Bar, sweet shop, & gift shop The Ahwahnee ay) US Post Office Mon – Fri: 9 am – 1 pm, Sat: 9 am – 12 pm ) M er 12 ced Rive r YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1 2 4 5 Welcome Center 9 am – 5 pm. Information, junior ranger booklets, lost & found, gifts. YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE 7 Exploration Center, Theater, & Bookstore 9 am – 5 pm. Rotating exhibits, park film, books & gifts. Open during construction. Base Camp Eatery 7 am – 10:30 am (opens 6:30 am starting Mar 13), 11 am – 8 pm (closes at 9 pm starting Mar 13.) Fast casual breakfast, burgers, chicken, pasta, & more. Large indoor seating area. Yosemite Museum 10 am – 4 pm. Indoor & outdoor exhibits, cultural demonstrations, gifts. May close for lunch. Wilderness Center closed for the season. Wilderness permit information on page 10. Turn to page 9 for Badger Pass information. EL PORTAL El Portal Market 9 am – 7 pm. Limited groceries & gifts. Wi-Fi. ice rink Curry 19 14 Village front office Parking El Portal Gas Station staffed 8 am – 5 pm. Propane available when staffed. Gas & diesel. 24-hour pay-at-the-pump with card. Pines Campgrounds Pizza Deck Bar 1899, Seven Tents Pavilion, Coffee Corner, & Jennie’s Ice Cream CRANE FLAT Big Oak Flat Information Station closed for the season bike rentals Bookstore at Big Oak Flat Information Station closed for the season 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 TIOGA ROAD & TUOLUMNE MEADOWS THE AHWAHNEE 3 all services closed for the season The Ahwahnee Bar 11:30 am – 10 pm (closes at 11 pm starting Mar 13.) Upscale casual bar with craft cocktails, wine, appetizers, and lighter entrees. FREE WIFI Dining Room 7 am – 10 am, 11:30 am – 2 pm, 5:30 pm – 9 pm. Sunday Brunch: 7 am – 2 pm (closes at 3 pm starting Mar 13.) Fine dining. Appropriate attire required for dinner. Dinner reservations strongly recommended: 209/372-1489 or OpenTable.com. Yosemite Valley: Degnan’s Kitchen, Mariposa County Library, Yosemite Valley Lodge/Curry Village/The Ahwahnee (registered hotel guests only) Gift Shop 9 am – 7 pm (8 am – 9 pm starting Mar 13.) Wawona: Mariposa County Library El Portal: El Portal Market 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 CURRY VILLAGE 14 19 First-come, first-served camping in Yosemite is very limited and only available during the winter. Reservations: Recreation.gov or 877/444-6777. 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 CAMPING Mountain Room Restaurant 5 pm – 9 pm (closes at 10 pm starting Mar 13.) Final seating 30 min before closing. Upscale casual steakhouse. Reservations recommended: OpenTable.com. The Ansel Adams Gallery 10 am – 4 pm. Art, books, & gifts. Rotating art exhibitions & photography classes on pages 8 & 9. Dining open weekends-only until March 14, then open daily. Additional weekday hours February 13 – 22. Gift Shop 8 am – 8 pm (closes at 9 pm starting Mar 13.) Village Store 8 am – 8 pm (closes at 9 pm starting Mar 13.) Tour & Activity Desk tickets & information at Lodge front desk Bike Rentals & Tour Kiosk closed for the season Coffee Corner 6:30 am – 11 am (open only Sat & Sun until Mar 14.) Special hours Feb 14 – 22: 6:30 am – 2 pm (daily.) Specialty coffee (Peet’s) & light breakfast. Bike Rentals closed for the season US Post Office Mon – Fri : 8:30 am – 5 pm, Sat: 10 am – 12 pm Bar 1899 4 pm – 9 pm (open only Fri & Sat until Mar 14.) Open daily Feb 13 – 22. Craft beer, cocktails, & light entrees. Garage 8 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 5 pm Propane. Roadside assistance. No gas in Yosemite Valley. Seven Tents Pavilion 7 am – 10 am, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm (weekends only until Mar 14.) Open daily Feb 13 – 22. 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. Pizza Deck Check locally for hours (weekends only until Mar 14.) Open daily Feb 13 – 22. HOUSEKEEPING CAMP 12 Gift & Grocery 8 am – 8 pm (open until 9 pm starting Mar 13.) Housekeeping Camp Store closed for the season Yosemite Mountain Shop 9 am – 6 pm (8 am – 8 pm starting Mar 13.) Hiking/climbing gear & apparel. visitor information groceries & supplies Housekeeping Camp Laundry 8 am – 8 pm Mountaineering School closed for the season exhibits gifts Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center closed for the season Bike Rentals & Tour Kiosk closed for the season food & beverage gas station coffee bar medical services YOSEMITE CHAPEL Yosemite Community Church Sunday service: 9:15 am. Pastor Brent Moore. Call 209/372-4831 or visit YosemiteValleyChapel.org. Alcoholics Anonymous Tues & Thurs: 6:30 pm HAPPY ISLES 16 Happy Isles Art & Nature Center closed for the season Showers 24 hours Experience Your America Yosemite National Park Sleeping in a vehicle is ONLY allowed at a registered campsite. For backpacking and wilderness permits, turn to page 10. Taqueria @ Meadow Grill, Jennie’s Ice Cream closed for the season Ice Rink information on page 9 4 BADGER PASS SKI AREA campground office 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 Not all visitor services are available year-round. Check information below for hours. Mountain Room Lounge Mon to Fri: 5 pm – 10 pm (opens at 4:30 pm starting Mar 13), Sat & Sun: 12 pm – 10 pm. Cozy bar with TVs and a fireplace. Beer, cocktails, & light entrees. Stable closed for the season Curry Village r( thsi Services in Yosemite Valley Starbucks Coffee 7 am – 3 pm (6:30 am – 6:30 pm starting Mar 13.) Specialty coffee, snacks, & light breakfast. Golf Course & Golf Shop closed for the season GLACIER POINT eD Sou Housekeeping Camp front Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center For restaurant menus, hotel availability, and more, visit TravelYosemite.com. Mariposa Grove Depot closed for the season Wawona Gas Station staffed 9 am – 6 pm Gas & diesel. 24-hour pay-at-the-pump with card. Yosemite Falls Parking YOSEMITE VALLEY Yosemite History Center open daily Wawona Store 8 am – 7 pm sid 7 Bookstore at Wawona Visitor Center closed for the season 3 rth Basecamp Eatery & Starbucks Coffee Yosemite Chapel Bike Path Wawona Hotel Dining Room hotel closed for renovation No amphitheater Wawona Visitor Center Sat & Sun: 9 am – 12 pm & 1 pm – 4 pm Winter information desk located at 7771 Chilnualna Falls Rd. Yosemite Village Parking 1 front office & tour desk Camp 4 tour kiosk, bike rentals 2 ow Park Road Park Road (restricted access) Trail or Pedestrian Path 4 y WAWONA & MARIPOSA GROVE turn to page 6 for more information w d vehicl es on orize l Shuttle Stop ado aut w (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 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. in an emergency, call or text 911 Yosemite Guide January 28 – March 17, 2026 5 Transportation Tuolumne Meadows Hikers Bus 49 YARTS Sonora summer only Yosemite Valley to Tioga Road trailheads departs 1x daily ticket required | TravelYosemite.com summer only Yosemite Valley to Sonora departs 2–3x daily ticket required | YARTS.com YARTS Buck Meadows Exploration Degnan’s Center Kitchen Lower 4 5 Yosemite Fall summer only Mammoth Lakes Big Oak Flat Rd Yosemite Valley 140 Mariposa Lee Vining Tioga Rd 120 YARTS 120 Yosemite Valley to Mammoth Lakes departs 2x daily ticket required | YARTS.com Groveland to Merced Yosemite Valley Shuttle System Tuolumne Meadows El Portal year-round Valley Shuttles Camp 4, Yosemite Valley Lodge, Yosemite Falls Parking El Capitan Picnic Area 395 year-round frequent daily service free, no ticket required Glacier Point Yosemite Valley to Merced multiple departures daily ticket required | YARTS.com summer only Wawona Rd summer only Yosemite Valley to Fresno departs 2x daily ticket required | YARTS.com Yosemite Valley to Glacier Point departs 2x daily ticket required | TravelYosemite.com Wawona 49 9 Cathedral Beach Mariposa Grove Shuttle spring through fall only in Yosemite National Park 19 Housekeeping Camp 18 17 Mirror Lake 15 Upper Pines Campground Four Mile Trailhead Lower Pines Campground 14 Curry Village – eastbound North 16 Happy Isles Valleywide Shuttle (green) 41 d River rce e M 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. North Oakhurst Curry Village – westbound Yosemite Valley shuttles are FREE and operate from 7 am to 10 pm daily. No ticket required. Mariposa parking area to Mariposa Grove Grove frequent daily service Fish Camp free, no ticket required Public Transportation 10 2 Welcome Center 1 Yosemite Village Parking 12 11 El Capitan Meadow 3 7 8 Glacier Point Tour Bus YARTS 6 The Ahwahnee to Fresno 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. 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 Gas Stations There are NO gas stations in Yosemite Valley. • El Portal Gas Station outside the park 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 in several locations throughout Yosemite. Bike paths and park roads may be snowy or icy. Use extra caution if biking in winter. Yosemite Valley Locations • The Ahwahnee (6 chargers) • Curry Village (20 chargers) • Welcome Center (4 chargers) • Yosemite Falls Parking (10 chargers) • Yosemite Valley Lodge (8 chargers) 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 chargers) Wawona Locations • Wawona Store (24 chargers) Tuolumne Meadows Locations when Tioga Rd is open • near Tuolumne Meadows Store (4 chargers) 6 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 Bus & Shuttle Service Travel to Yosemite via YARTS ($) The Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) is a public transit system that provides service into Yosemite. Enjoy yearround service from Merced and seasonal service from Sonora, Mammoth Lakes, and Fresno. Buses are air-conditioned, bike-friendly, wheelchair-accessible, and equipped for rider comfort. Save gas, save time, save money, by taking YARTS! For bus schedules and tickets, visit www.YARTS.com or call 877/989-2787. Yosemite Valley Shuttle Stops STOP SHUTTLES DESTINATION AT THIS STOP 1 ALL Shuttles Yosemite Village Parking parking, Welcome Center 2 ALL Shuttles Welcome Center Welcome Center, food & beverage, groceries 3 Green Shuttle ONLY The Ahwahnee food & beverage 4 Green Shuttle ONLY Degnan’s Kitchen Welcome Center, food & beverage, groceries 5 Green Shuttle ONLY Exploration Center Exploration Center, Museum, Wilderness Center 6 Green Shuttle ONLY Lower Yosemite Fall trailhead 7 Green Shuttle ONLY Camp 4, Yosemite Valley Lodge, Yosemite Falls Parking parking, food & beverage, Camp 4 8 Green Shuttle ONLY El Capitan Picnic Area picnic area 9 Green Shuttle ONLY El Capitan Meadow scenic area 10 Green Shuttle ONLY Cathedral Beach picnic area & river access 11 Green Shuttle ONLY Four Mile Trailhead trailhead Tuolumne Meadows Hikers Bus ($) Service has concluded for the season. More information at TravelYosemite.com. 12 ALL Shuttles Housekeeping Camp & Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center exhibits (seasonal), laundry, river access 14 ALL Shuttles Curry Village—eastbound parking, food & beverage, groceries Glacier Point Tour Bus ($) Service has concluded for the season. More information at TravelYosemite.com. 15 ALL Shuttles Upper Pines Campground Pines campgrounds 16 ALL Shuttles Happy Isles trailhead, art & nature center (seasonal) 17 ALL Shuttles Mirror Lake trailhead 18 ALL Shuttles Lower Pines Campground Pines campgrounds 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) No shuttle service in winter. 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 January 28 – March 17, 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) Outdoor Adventures Check the calendar for guided hikes and backpacking trips: Yosemite.org/experience/outdoor-adventures Advance registration is required for all Outdoor Adventures. Winter Activities at Badger Pass Badger Pass Ski Area is open when conditions allow. The ski area relies entirely on natural snow, and operating dates may vary. Sledding/ snowplay are NOT allowed at Badger Pass. photo by Evan Russel 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 de