Yosemite National Park Reopens

Yosemite National Park is open again after being closed for the 16-day-long government shutdown. All roads, major highways, campgrounds and visitor centers opened to the public on the evening of Wed., Oct. 16.

Author:: Staff
Updated:: Jul 3, 2017
Original:: Oct 17, 2013

little-yosemite-valley — Pic by Rennett Stowe

It's time to plan your trip!

Tioga Road going over Tioga Pass in Yosemite National Park

Park Places

Visitors to Yosemite can drive on roads throughout the park. However, we encourage you to use shuttle buses, where available. Also, some roads are closed at certain times of the year.

Camping and RV Parks

There are 13 developed campgrounds scattered throughout the park that are perfect places to introduce your kids to the joys of tent or RV camping.

Map showing location of Yosemite National Park

Park Places

Yosemite National Park is located in central California with unique Sierra Nevada gateway towns surrounding it. The park has five main entrances.

Yosemite Historic District by Almonroth [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons

Attractions

If you want to learn about both the natural and the cultural forces that have made the park what it is, stop by the following modest museums and educational visitor centers.

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Wildlife

If you have a trip planned to Yosemite National Park this summer, go ahead and leave the bear spray at home. It’s not allowed within park boundaries.

Waterfalls, Lakes and Rivers in Yosemite

Among the most beautiful natural attractions in Yosemite are its pristine lakes. Favorite include Mirror Lake, Tenaya Lake, and Hetch Hetchy Reservoir.