Yosemite National Park Reopens - My Yosemite Park

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
Publish date:: 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

A personalized guide to help you decide where to spend the night, from car camping paradise and remote backcountry sites to RV heaven.

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.

Gateway Towns

Many Yosemite visitors drive from international airports in major cities. Here are handy guides to finding the services in nearby cities.

Half Dome viewed from Yosemite Valley. Photo by Gloria Wadzinski

History and Culture

Abraham Lincoln's and John Muir's passion for preserving and protecting the Sierra Nevada, Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove ecosystem lead to the creation of Yosemite National Park.

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.

Giant sequoia trees in Sequoia National Park

Neighboring Parks

Just a half-day's drive south of Yosemite, Sequoia National Park is not to be missed. Drive the Generals Highway descending into the Sierra Nevada foothills