May 6, 2026 - June 9, 2026

Yosemite National Park May 6 – June 9, 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: Pohono Trail near Glacier Point 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 Seasonal Closures Some roads, trails, and services open later in spring; seasonal opening dates vary. Stop by an information center or visit go.nps.gov/ conditions to check for updates. Visitors stand in awe at the top of Vernal Fall. In spring, snowmelt feeds roaring waterfalls and a burst of new life. The remnants of winter are lifting from Yosemite’s high country. The mountains gradually awaken, ready to welcome returning wildlife, blooming wildflowers, and eager visitors. Explore Yosemite Valley, where the season is in full swing. Waterfalls and iconic granite formations like Half Dome and El Capitan tower above lush meadows and forests. Enjoy strolling or biking many miles of paths on the Valley floor, or climb a steep and challenging trail to the top of a waterfall or scenic viewpoint. Turn to page 10. Visit a tranquil grove of giant sequoias and wander among these enormous, ancient trees. Turn to page 3. Drive or take a guided tour to Glacier Point, a scenic overlook perched on the rim of Yosemite Valley, over 3,000 feet above the Valley floor. Explore a remote and uncrowded corner of the park at Hetch Hetchy, a reservoir with its own waterfalls, wildflowers, and enjoyable trails. When Tioga Road opens for the season, spend a day immersed in Tuolumne Meadows and the peaceful high country, a mosaic of meadows, lakes, domes, and glaciercarved peaks. Yosemite Valley can be extremely busy, especially on weekends and holidays. Arrive early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid long lines at park entrances. Yosemite Valley parking can completely fill by late morning. Once you find a parking space, keep it. Walk, bike, or use free Valley shuttles to get around. Turn to page 6. Water can be beautiful but deadly. Avoid severe injury or drowning: use extra caution around flowing water. Water in rivers and streams can be icy cold, and currents are much stronger than they appear. Swimming can be very unsafe in early spring. Choose swimming areas carefully and swim ONLY during low water conditions. Never swim above waterfalls. Information Centers The Yosemite Valley Welcome Center, the Big Oak Flat Information Station, and the Wawona Visitor Center are open: turn to pages 4 & 5 for hours. Roads Glacier Point Road usually opens in early May. Tioga Road usually opens in late May or June. Call 209/372-0200 (press 1, then 1) for current road status. Opening dates depend on snowpack and vary each year. NO pedestrian or bicycle access in spring during snow plowing. Campgrounds Most campgrounds are seasonal and open in spring or summer. A reservation is required for ALL campgrounds: check Recreation.gov for availability. Trails • Half Dome: cables go up May 22, if conditions allow. A permit is required: turn to page 10. • John Muir Trail: a section of the JMT (between Clark Point & the Panorama Trail junction) is closed for crucial trail repairs until late June. Closures on the Panorama Trail are also possible. Map on page 10. Mariposa Grove Shuttles Shuttle service tentatively begins by early May. When shuttles aren’t running, walk 2 mi or 3.2 km on the road or Washburn Trail to reach the grove. Turn to page 3. Keep Bears Wild. Proper Food Storage is Required by Federal Law 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 AT I O N A L PA N E T I M E RK YOS HETCH HETCHY iver ne R um l o Tu Hetch Hetchy Rd Hetch Hetchy Entrance Tioga Road open May/June – Nov White Wolf open sunrise – sunset Evergreen Rd Hwy 120 to Groveland, Manteca Hwy 120 to Lee Vining, Hwy 395, Mammoth Lakes TUOLUMNE MEADOWS Tioga Pass Entrance open May/Jun – Nov Tuolumne Meadows Tioga Road open May/Jun – Nov Yosemite Creek Porcupine Flat Tenaya Lake CRANE FLAT Tuolumne Grove Big Oak Flat Rd Merced Grove YOSEMITE VALLEY Tamarack Flat Camp 4* Crane Flat Upper Pines* Lower Pines North Pines Tunnel View Arch Rock Entrance Me rce d R iv e r GLACIER POINT El Portal Rd Glacier Point Rd Hwy 140 to Mariposa, Merced EL PORTAL Bridalveil Creek HETCH HETCHY Walk across the O’Shaughnessy Dam, hike along the reservoir, or access Yosemite’s Wilderness. In spring, this quiet corner of Yosemite comes alive, with roaring waterfalls and blooming wildflowers! 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. Hodgdon Meadow* Big Oak Flat Entrance Trail toward Wapama Falls open May – Nov 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 West The Grizzly Giant (Mariposa Grove) TIOGA ROAD & TUOLUMNE MEADOWS Tioga Road typically opens in May/June. Call 209/372-0200 (1, 1) to hear road status. The scenic Tioga Road traverses Yosemite’s high country, crossing over the Sierra Nevada at Tioga Pass—almost 10,000 feet in elevation! Tuolumne Meadows embodies the high country. The Wild and Scenic Tuolumne River winds through broad sub-alpine meadows, granite domes and peaks. It’s the jumping off place for many hikes, whether you venture out for a day or a week. Visitors to the high country should be aware of wet, muddy, or snow-covered trails during the early season. Hikers need to be prepared to stay safe, not get lost, and to avoid damaging sensitive meadows and riverbanks. VISITOR SERVICES This is a very remote area of the park with few services and little to no cell coverage. The Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center will likely open sometime in June. For other services, turn to pg 5. entrance station information center Wawona Road exhibits gas station Tioga Road & Tenaya Lake WAWONA North no gas in Yosemite Valley electric vehicle charging turn to page 6 for locations Wawona* food & beverage groceries & gear gifts post office campground *indicates campground open year-round Turn to pages 4 & 5 for visitor services hours & locations MARIPOSA GROVE South Entrance OF GIANT SEQUOIAS Hwy 41 to Oakhurst, Fresno PARKING & TRANSPORTATION Parking is available in three main hubs: Curry Village, Yosemite Village, & Yosemite Falls. Many Valley destinations do not have parking: walk, bike, or ride a free shuttle (pg 7.) VISITOR SERVICES Welcome Center | 9 am – 5 pm Information, junior ranger booklets, lost & found, gifts, passport stamp. Use shuttle stop 2 or Yosemite Village Parking. Yosemite Falls & Cook’s Meadow YOSEMITE VALLEY Turn to pg 10 for a map of the Valley. Yosemite Valley is famous for its waterfalls, towering granite walls, and iconic features like El Capitan and Half Dome. GETTING HERE Drive 40 minutes from the Big Oak Flat Entrance (120W), 20 minutes from the Arch Rock Entrance (140), 1 hour from the South Entrance (41), or 1.5 hrs from Tioga Pass Entrance (120E). 2 Exploration Center, Theater, & Bookstore 9 am – 5 pm. Exhibits, park film, & gifts. Film shown on hour & half-hour, 9:30 am – 4 pm. Use shuttle stop 5 or Yosemite Village Parking. Yosemite Museum | 10 am – 5 pm Exhibits, cultural demonstrations, & gifts. Use shuttle stop 5 or Yosemite Village Parking. Happy Isles Art & Nature Center 9 am – 4 pm. Exhibits and drop-in art activities for kids (10 am – 3 pm.) Use shuttle stop 16 or Curry Village Parking. Turn to pg 5 for dining, shopping, recreation, and other services. Experience Your America Yosemite National Park 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. Walk-through tunnel tree (Tuolumne Grove) CRANE FLAT Hike to two quiet sequoia groves near the Big Oak Flat Entrance. THINGS TO DO Explore by car | Enjoy the views as you loop through Yosemite Valley, with scenic stops at Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, and El Capitan. Take a scenic walk | Take a short stroll to Lower Yosemite Fall and Cook’s Meadow for excellent views of Yosemite Falls and Half Dome. Map on pg 10. Hit the Trail | For a more challenging adventure, hike to Vernal and Nevada Falls on the Mist Trail, or spend an entire day hiking the Four Mile Trail or Yosemite Falls Trail. Map on pg 10. Pedal Yosemite Valley | Rent a bike or bring your own. Yosemite Valley has over 11 miles of paved, scenic bike paths to explore! Pg 6. Check out exhibits | Feed your curiosity at the Exploration Center, Yosemite Museum, and Happy Isles Art & Nature Center (hours at left.) Make time for a walk, talk, or art class! Learn more about Yosemite or connect with your creative side through art and photography. Turn to pg 8. Big Oak Flat Information Station 8 am – 5 pm. Bookstore opens at 9 am. Bookstore closed Wed/Thu. Other services available daily: information, junior ranger booklets, lost & found, passport stamp, wilderness permit pickup. Turn to page 5 for gas & store hours. THINGS TO DO Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias 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 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. Explore giant sequoias, meadows, and the South Fork Merced River near Yosemite’s South Entrance. GETTING HERE From Yosemite Valley, drive about 30 mi/48 km/1 hour south on Wawona Road. VISITOR SERVICES Wawona Visitor Center | 8 am – 5 pm Information, junior ranger booklets, lost & found, gifts, passport stamp, wilderness permit pickup (starting May 22.) Mariposa Grove Depot | 9 am – 5 pm Gifts, information, passport stamp, Jr Ranger booklets. For gas station, grocery & gifts, turn to pg 5. 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 many miles of scenic trails. Shuttle service tentatively begins by early May. Free shuttles from the parking area to the grove operate from 8 am to 7 pm (last bus leaves Mariposa Grove at 8 pm.) Shuttles depart about every 15 minutes—no ticket needed! When shuttles aren’t running, walk 2 mi/3.2 km on the road or Washburn Trail to reach the grove. Become a Yosemite Jr. Ranger! GETTING HERE From Yosemite Valley, drive 16 mi/26 km/30 min on Big Oak Flat Rd. VISITOR SERVICES WAWONA & MARIPOSA GROVE Half Dome & the Yosemite high country GLACIER POINT Glacier Point Road typically opens by May. Call 209/372-0200 (1, 1) to hear road status. Visit an iconic overlook on the rim of Yosemite Valley, 3,200 feet above the Valley floor. GETTING HERE 1 hour from Yosemite Valley. Drive south on Wawona Road for 9 mi/14 km. Turn left onto Glacier Point Road and continue for 16 mi/26 km. THINGS TO DO Glacier Point Overlook | Enjoy spectacular views of the Valley floor, 3,200 ft below, as well as Half Dome and the high Sierra. Paved, wheelchair-accessible path. Sentinel Dome & Taft Point | Starting from the trailhead on Glacier Point Rd, hike 2.4 mi/3.9 km (roundtrip) west to Taft Point, a scenic overlook along the Valley rim. From the same trailhead, hike 1.8 mi/3 km (roundtrip) northeast to Sentinel Dome. Pick up a free Junior Ranger Handbook at any open information center. Complete the activities while you explore the park, then turn in your book to receive a badge! Yosemite Guide May 6 – June 9, 2026 3 Services Hours and seasonal operating dates are subject to change. gift shop No rth Co (o ne wa y) front office & tour desk Camp 4 Se amphitheater Ahwahnee Dining Room, The Ahwahnee Bar, sweet shop, gift shop ide (on laundry ay) r (o ew front office, grocery eD Dr Degnan’s Kitchen 7 am – 6 pm Limited service 11 – 11:30 am. Specialty coffee (Peet’s), breakfast & deli sandwiches, & graband-go items. Indoor seating & WiFi. sid ths Wilderness Center 8 am – 5 pm Wilderness permit pickup. Housekeeping Camp rth Sou ne wa gift & grocery, Meadow Grill, Mountaineering School, Mountain Shop y) Me Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center 12 rc ed River campground office 11 North Services in Yosemite Valley ice rink Curry front office Village Bar 1899, Seven Tents Pavilion, Coffee Corner, Jennie’s Ice Cream food & beverage groceries & supplies gas station exhibits coffee bar gifts medical services Village Parking Village Grill 11 am – 6 pm Burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, & soft serve ice cream. Outdoor seating. The Ansel Adams Gallery 9 am – 5 pm Art, books, & gifts. Exhibitions & classes on pg 8 & 9. Village Store 8 am – 10 pm General store with park’s largest selection of gifts & groceries. Bike Rentals & Tour Kiosk 8 am – 7 pm bike rentals amphitheater visitor information Yosemite Valley: Degnan’s Kitchen, Mariposa County Library. Wifi available for registered hotel guests at Yosemite Valley Lodge/Curry Village/The Ahwahnee. 19 14 Curry Pizza Deck Not all visitor services are available year-round. Check information below for hours. FREE WIFI 5 Yosemite Museum 10 am – 5 pm Indoor & outdoor exhibits, cultural demonstrations, gifts. May close for lunch. No Yosemite Chapel Yosemite Falls Parking 4 Exploration Center, Theater, & Bookstore 9 am – 5 pm Rotating exhibits, park film, books & gifts. The Spirit of Yosemite (23 min) runs on the hour & half-hour from 9:30 am – 4 pm. The 3 Ahwahnee Yosemite Village Parking 1 Basecamp Eatery & Starbucks Coffee 7 Village Store tour kiosk, bike rentals garage l Dr 2 ow 2 Yosemite Valley Welcome Center ne nti 1 4 nly Village Grill eadow ok’s M Trail or Pedestrian Path ad Dr side YOSEMITE VILLAGE Welcome Center 9 am – 5 pm Information, junior ranger booklets, lost & found, gifts, passport stamp. ahn bike pool rentals Mountain Room Restaurant 5 o r iz ed veh i cl es o auth For restaurant menus, hotel availability, and more, visit TravelYosemite.com. Bike Path Degnan’s Kitchen A hw Mountain Room Lounge US Post Office Mariposa County Library 6 Yosemite Medical Clinic wilderness center Me Yosemite Village turn to page 7 for more information Park Road Road (restricted access) The Ansel Adams Gallery ee Yosemite Exploration Center, theater, & bookstore Yosemite Museum Yosemite Valley Lodge Shuttle Stop 1 Lower Yosemite Fall SERVICES IN YOSEMITE VALLEY pool & showers US Post Office Mon – Fri : 8:30 am – 5 pm, Sat: 10 am – 12 pm Garage 8 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 5 pm Propane. Roadside assistance: 209/372-1060 No gas in Yosemite Valley. 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. THE AHWAHNEE 3 YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE 7 The Ahwahnee Bar 11:30 am – 11 pm Upscale casual bar with craft cocktails, wine, appetizers, and lighter entrees. Base Camp Eatery breakfast 6:30 am – 10:30 am lunch & dinner 11 am – 9 pm Fast casual breakfast, burgers, chicken, pasta, & more. Large indoor seating area. Dining Room breakfast 7 am – 10 am lunch 11:30 am – 3 pm dinner 5:30 pm – 9 pm Sunday brunch 7 am – 3 pm Fine dining. Appropriate attire required for dinner. Dinner reservations strongly recommended: 209/372-1489 or OpenTable.com. Gift Shop 8 am – 9 pm Starbucks Coffee 6:30 am – 6:30 pm Specialty coffee, snacks, & light breakfast. Mountain Room Lounge Mon to Fri: 4:30 pm – 10 pm Sat & Sun: 12 pm – 10 pm Beer, cocktails, & light entrees. Mountain Room Restaurant 5 pm – 10 pm Final seating 30 min before closing. Upscale casual steakhouse. Reservations recommended: OpenTable.com. Sweet Shop 7 am – 10 pm CURRY VILLAGE 14 19 Coffee Corner 6 am – 2 pm Specialty coffee (Peet’s) & light breakfast. Bar 1899 11:30 am – 10 pm Craft beer, cocktails, & light entrees. Indoor/ outdoor seating. Seven Tents Pavilion breakfast 7 am – 10 am dinner 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Hearty homestyle meals. Indoor seating. Gift Shop 8 am – 10 pm Gifts, snacks, & drinks. Bike Rentals 8 am – 7 pm Front Desk & Tour Tickets 24 hrs Pool closed for the season HOUSEKEEPING CAMP 12 Pizza Deck 11 am – 10 pm Pizza (whole or by-the-slice), salads, & garlic bread. Outdoor seating. Store 8 am – 8 pm Taqueria @ Meadow Grill 11:30 am – 5:30 pm (11 am – 8 pm starting May 16.) Fast-casual tacos & burritos. Outdoor seating. Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center (opens early May) 10 am – 4 pm, closed Mon & Tues. Exhibits & information. Laundry 8 am – 10 pm Jennie’s Ice Cream closed for the season HAPPY ISLES 16 Gift & Grocery 8 am – 10 pm Gifts & grocery essentials. Yosemite Mountain Shop 8 am – 8 pm Hiking/climbing gear & apparel. Happy Isles Art & Nature Center 9 am – 4 pm. Classes & free activities on pg 8. Mountaineering School 8:30 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 4:30 pm. Guided hikes & rock climbing classes. Call 209/372-8344. Bike Rentals & Tour Kiosk 8 am – 7 pm Raft Rentals (open if conditions allow) 10 am – 4 pm Last rafts out of river at 6 pm. Pool (opens May 23) 11 am – 6 pm in an emergency, call or text 911 Showers 24 hours SERVICES IN OTHER AREAS El Portal: El Portal Market WAWONA & MARIPOSA GROVE EL PORTAL CRANE FLAT Wawona: Mariposa County Library Wawona Visitor Center & Bookstore 8 am – 5 pm Information, junior ranger booklets, lost & found, gifts, passport stamp, wilderness permit pickup. El Portal Market 9 am – 7 pm. Limited groceries & gifts. Wi-Fi. Big Oak Flat Information Station & Bookstore 9 am – 5 pm Store opens at 9 am, store closed Wed/Thu. Other services available daily: information, junior ranger booklets, lost & found, passport stamp, wilderness permit pickup. CAMPING A reservation is required for ALL campgrounds. Make a camping reservation at Recreation.gov or by calling 877/444-6777. Sleeping in a vehicle is ONLY allowed at a registered campsite; sleeping on the side of the road or in parking areas is prohibited. 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. SPIRITUAL SERVICES Yosemite Community Church (Yosemite Chapel) Sunday Service: 9:15 am (year-round) & 11 am (starting Memorial Day weekend.) Pastor Brent Moore. Call 209/372-4831 or visit YosemiteValleyChapel.org. Alcoholics Anonymous (Yosemite Chapel) Tues & Thurs: 6:30 pm 4 Experience Your America Yosemite National Park Yosemite History Center open daily Mariposa Grove Depot 9 am – 5 pm Gifts, information, passport stamp, Jr Ranger booklets. Wawona Hotel Dining Room hotel closed for renovation El Portal Gas Station staffed 8 am – 5 pm. Propane available when staffed. Gas & diesel. 24-hour pay-at-the-pump with card. Crane Flat Gas & Grocery (store opens May 22) 8 am – 5 pm Gas & diesel available year-round. 24-hour pay-at-the-pump with card. GLACIER POINT Glacier Point Gift Shop (opens May 9, if conditions allow) 9 am – 7 pm. Gifts & snacks. TIOGA ROAD & TUOLUMNE MEADOWS Wawona Store 8 am – 8 pm Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center closed for the season Golf/Disc Golf Course (opens May 8) 8 am – 6 pm Visit the Wawona Store for information & booking. Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness Center closed for the season Stable (opens May 23) 2-hour rides at 8 am, 11 am, 3 pm (Fri – Wed) All-day ride at 8 am (Thurs only) Pony Rides 10:30 am – 3 pm Tuolumne Meadows Store (opens May 30, if conditions allow) 8 am – 8 pm Tuolumne Meadows Grill (opens May 30, if conditions allow) 8 am – 6 pm US Post Office Mon – Fri: 9 am – 1 pm Sat: 9 am – 12 pm Wawona Gas Station staffed 9 am – 6 pm Gas & diesel. 24-hour pay-at-the-pump with card. Yosemite Guide May 6 – June 9, 2026 5 Transportation Tuolumne Meadows Hikers Bus Yosemite Valley to Sonora departs 1x daily summer only $ TravelYosemite.com Groveland Tioga Rd 120 Mariposa Mammoth Lakes Yosemite Valley El Portal Yosemite Valley to Merced Valley Shuttles frequent daily service year-round East Valley Shuttle (purple) park road Wawona Rd El Capitan Curry Village 17 18 15 8 Fou Upper Pines 16 Happy Isles r & M i s t Trail North El Capitan Meadow Valley L to Vernal & Nevada Falls Turn to pages 10 & 11 for a detailed map and hiking information. 9 Mariposa Grove Shuttle Half Dome Mirror Lake to park exits frequent daily service spring through fall only 10 Cathedral Beach oop Tra i l Fish Camp in Yosemite National Park 19 14 North Pines Four Mile Trailhead El Capitan Picnic Area Wawona Public Transportation Housekeeping Camp 11 oop Tra i l Lower Pines 12 hiking trail paved path Valley L 1 serves east Valley destinations ONLY 395 departs 2x daily summer only $ TravelYosemite.com 49 7 2 3 The Ahwahnee n Muir Tr a i l departs 2x daily summer only $ YARTS.com Yosemite Valley Lodge 4 Mirror Lake Joh YARTS 6 Camp 4 Glacier Point Tour Bus Yosemite Valley to Fresno 5 serves ALL stops in Yosemite Valley Glacier Point multiple departures daily year-round $ YARTS.com Yosemite Village Valleywide Shuttle (green) Big Oak Flat Rd 140 YARTS departs 2x daily summer only $ YARTS.com F ite M Buck Meadows to Merced Yosemite Valley to Mammoth Lakes Lee Vining rced Riv Me er departs 2–3x daily summer only $ YARTS.com YARTS Welcome Center Tr a i l 120 all ile YARTS Yosemite Valley Shuttle System Tr a i l Sonora Lower Yosemite Fall to Upper Yosemite Falls s Tuolumne Meadows Yosem 49 Yosemite Valley shuttles are FREE and operate from 7 am to 10 pm daily. No ticket required. 41 Valleywide Shuttle (green) North Oakhurst Serves ALL stops. Runs approx. every 22 – 32 min. Round-trip time of 1.5 hours. to Fresno East Valley Shuttle (purple) Serves east Valley destinations ONLY. Runs approx. every 18 – 22 min. Round-trip time of 50 min. Yosemite Valley Shuttle Stops 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 Level 2 EV charging is available in several locations throughout Yosemite. 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) 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) Gas Stations Gas is NOT available 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 pg 5. Biking in Yosemite 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 must remain on pavement and are NOT allowed on hiking trails. Speed limit on bike paths is 15 mph. Helmets required by law for children under 18. 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. Rentals Bicycles are available for full-day and half-day rentals (turn to pg 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. ADA bicycles are available by reservation: call 209/372-1208. Yosemite Bike Share Bikes available starting in early May for 1–2 hour rides from Yosemite Village and Camp 4 parking areas: goyose.org/ bikeshare Bus & Shuttle Service STOP SHUTTLES DESTINATION AT THIS STOP 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. 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 Yosemite Valley Shuttles (free) Daily, year-round service from 7 am to 10 pm. Map and information on page 7. 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 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) 17 ALL Shuttles Mirror Lake trailhead 18 ALL Shuttles Lower Pines Campground Pines campgrounds 19 ALL Shuttles Curry Village—westbound parking, food & beverage, groceries Mariposa Grove Shuttles (free) Service tentatively begins by early May. Free shuttles from the parking area to the grove operate from 8 am to 7 pm (last bus leaves Mariposa Grove at 8 pm.) Shuttles depart about every 15 minutes—no ticket needed! When shuttles aren’t running, walk 2 mi/3.2 km on the road or Washburn Trail to reach the grove. Tuolumne Meadows Hikers Bus ($) Service begins May 30, if conditions allow. Hiker dropoff and pickup between Yosemite Valley & Tuolumne Meadows. More information at TravelYosemite.com. Glacier Point Tour Bus & Hiker Dropoff ($) Tours begin May 9, if conditions allow. 4-hour tour departing from Yosemite Valley Lodge. One-way tickets available for hikers (drop-off ONLY—no hiker pickup at Glacier Point.) More information at TravelYosemite.com. Pets are NOT allowed on shuttles. 6 Experience Your America Yosemite National Park Service dogs are legally permitted anywhere that visitors can go. Emotional support, therapy, and companion animals are subject to all pet regulations. Yosemite Guide May 6 – June 9, 2026 7 Programs Find more information and purchase tickets: visit TravelYosemite.com, call 888/413-8869, or stop by an in-park tour desk (locations on pg 5.) Tours operated by Yosemite Hospitality. All tours depart from the Yosemite Valley Lodge. More Activities with Park Partners DAY & TIME TOUR YOSEMITE CONSERVANCY 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, sunset (2 hrs) daily Valley Floor Tour Experience the highlights of Yosemite Valley with a naturalist or park ranger on a bus or open-air tram. Yosemite.org 8:30 am & 1:30 pm (4 hrs) daily Glacier Point Tour (starting May 9, if conditions allow) On this four-hour bus tour, you’ll go from Yosemite