Trouble securing your reservation to visit Yosemite National Park in 2022?
Trouble securing your reservation on the date of your visit?
Don’t worry, there are many other ways to enter and enjoy the park during peak hours in 2022. Explore the beauty of Yosemite National Park during peak season. Here are some tips to gain park access.
A reservation is required to drive into or through the Yosemite National Park from 6am to 4pm daily from May 20th to September 30th, 2022. If you are unable to secure a reservation, here are some tips to gain park access.
1. Sign up for an activity in the park. Explore the park in style with a naturalist Guided Hike, Bike to Hike, Wine & Paint Class, or Starry Night Walk with Yosemite Conservancy. They have several Outdoor Adventures, Custom Adventures, and art programs for summer 2022. See what they have to offer at Yosemite Conservancy
2. Discover Yosemite offers private guided full or half day tours and hiking, as well as public bus tours. Private hiking tours are customized to guests’ abilities and interests. Whether you want to visit Yosemite Valley, explore a grove to Giant Sequoias, identify Sierra wildflowers or hike to waterfalls, domes or mountain peaks, the Naturalist Guides are extremely knowledgeable.
3. The Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) is a public transit system that provides service into Yosemite National Park. Their busses are bike friendly, air-conditioned and comfortable. There are several pick up locations in Mariposa and Oakhurst. Learn more at Yarts.com Once you arrive to Yosemite Valley, you may ride the free shuttle buses.
4. Hetch Hetchy is accessible when open (8am-5pm) without a reservation. Hetch Hetchy Valley is hidden in Yosemite National Park’s peaceful northwest corner. Explore Wapama Falls, or continue to Rancheria Falls for a longer day hike. Be sure to bring plenty of water and sunscreen and watch for rattlesnakes and poison oak.
There are may ways to explore the beauty of Yosemite National Park during peak season. Connect to nature in style. For planning assistance with your Yosemite trip, contact Yosemite Sierra Concierge at 209-347-9057.
Yosemite National Park Day Use Reservations
Yosemite National Park will require day-use reservation for visitors beginning February 8th, 2021. The day-use reservation system will be in place to reduce risks with exposure to Covid-19 and
Is Yosemite Open?
Yosemite National Park will require day-use reservation for visitors beginning February 8th, 2021. The day-use reservation system will be in place to reduce risks with exposure to Covid-19 and manage visitation levels. If lodging is secured at Yosemite Valley Lodge, The Ahwahnee, or White Wolf Lodge, you will not need day-use reservation in addition to your overnight hotel reservation. Yosemite day-use reservations can be secured on www.recreation.gov beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, February 1.
If you would like Yosemite trip planning assistance or looking for things to do in Yosemite, please visit us at Yosemite Sierra Travel Concierge. We can help alleviate the stress of vacation planning by creating custom itineraries to make the most of your Yosemite National Park vacation. Our services include securing Yosemite lodging accommodations, booking activities, and assistance with dining reservations.