Yosemite National Park

About Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park covers the landscape of the Sierra Nevada mountain valley, which was declared a national park in 1890. The park is home to a variety of waterfalls, meadows and forests, including redwoods, some of the largest creatures in the world. Highlights of the park include a large subalpine meadow surrounded by mountain peaks and a valley considered to be the twin of Yosemite Valley. DNC Parks and Resorts Yosemite operates a variety of accommodations within Yosemite.

Rates range from $357 per night for a room in Ahwahnee to $1,000 for a night at the Yosemite Valley Inn and Suites and $2,500 for two nights at Yosemite Lodge.

DNC Parks and Resorts of Yosemite operates five High Sierra Camps in Yosemite National Park, the park's largest and most popular campground. Accommodation is located in various sleeping areas such as cabins, hotels and campsites, as well as on site in multi-storey car parks and multi-storey car parks.

High Sierra Camps are a lottery-based reservation and guests must bring their own sleeping bags, towels, bed linen and other essentials. Sleeping bags and towels can be purchased for confirmed high camp guests by shipping from Yosemite Concession Services Corporation. Hot showers, soap and toilets are available at all campsites, as well as in cabins, hotels and car parks.

The General Terms and Conditions updates include the current opening and closing dates, but reservations are required from April to September and applications can be made from October 15 to November 30. Yosemite National Park has established a reservation system to reserve 13 popular campsites, 7 of which are reserved through the reservation system. These are often occupied at lunchtime in May and September and are served as soon as the seats are occupied, usually within a few hours.

The booking procedures for campsites have changed since the 2006 season and the reservation system could be reconfigured for future seasons.

We will release this information as soon as we receive it, but please note that Yosemite Valley campsites cannot be booked year-round in the Yosemite National Park reservation system. Reservations are required throughout the year, and reservations for some campsites are not possible in the summer months due to the high number of visitors and limited availability of campsites.

There are camping regulations throughout the park and you can find the rules for your campsite by clicking on one of the campsites listed above. If you are coming, please serve other campers on your campsite (group, shared tent, etc.)

You must store bear food properly 24 hours a day, and for more information, please see the section on bear food storage.

Yosemite National Park has 30-day storage restrictions during the calendar year, and these restrictions apply from May 1 to September 15. Camping and sleeping in vehicles is only permitted on designated campsites. A maximum of 6 people, including children, are allowed on each campsite, but no more than one person.

Pets must be kept on a leash and should not be left unattended; for more information, please contact Protect Yosemite (1 - 888 - 745 - 4357).

Power cables must not be connected to campsites or toilet sockets and must be disposed of in designated supply lines. Quiet times are from 10: 00 p.m. to 6: 00 a.m.; please dispose of the waste at designated landfills or at the designated landfill in Yosemite National Park.

Swimming in the Merced River is a great way to cool down and helps protect the river from those who are emerging from the water on sandy beaches. Swimming is only allowed in Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley, and only on private property and within the boundaries of the park.

Yosemite National Park's fishing regulations follow those of the State of California, including the requirement that anyone under 16 years of age must have a valid California fishing license. All lakes and reservoirs are open for fish all year round, but the river and brook fishing season lasts until November 15. The only exception is the Merced River, where the fishing season begins on July 1, except for frog fishing to protect the spawning rainbow trout.

Fishing gear, including fishing licenses, is available at Yosemite National Park Fish and Game Center, Curry Village and El Capitan Lodge, as well as at the visitor center.

Yosemite is one of the largest climbing areas in the world, and climbers can enjoy an endless variety of challenges, from crashing ascents to crystal clear - pinched, sun-drenched - Tuolumne domes. With the increasing number of climbers visiting the park, the effects of climbing become much more obvious. The effects are not only on the cliffs, the vegetation and the animals that inhabit them, but also on the ability of climbers to fasten ropes and climb.

Many of these effects can be greatly reduced or even eliminated by applying the minimum application practices outlined on the nature protection directives.

More than 100 climbing accidents occur in Yosemite each year, 15 to 25 of which need to be rescued by the Park Service. These routes are not maintained by a service provider and there may be loose rock and other hazards along the routes. Rescue is not certain, but help may be needed to ensure that Yosemite remains a beautiful and healthy place in the future.

If you get into trouble, prepare for it by climbing in a safe environment, with the right equipment, safety equipment and the right safety equipment.

Your safety depends on the right equipment and attitude and practice self-help and rescue techniques when you need them. Know what to do in an emergency, including emergency medical care, food, water, medical assistance or shelter.

Do not create dangerous situations by walking between the parties without their consent; courtesy is an element of security. Rocks and debris are a serious danger, so beware of climbing with others and do not harm yourself or others.

Camping at the foot of a wall in Yosemite Valley is illegal and permits are currently required to stay overnight at the wall. Be sure to check the official website of Yosemite National Park for more information on survival.

If you need to have a fire, use the existing ring of fire or carry a drawing box, but do not store anything, throw anything or sprinkle anything. Do not build windshields, platforms or other improvements and do not store, throw, scatter or throw anything away.

Camping at the foot of the Half Dome is legal, but camping on the roof is prohibited. Camping on or near the Dome or near its base is required for a wilderness permit. Wilderness allows the top half of the half - Dome and other parts of Yosemite National Park are available, so go there as soon as you get up each morning to have the best chance of getting one.

Do not leave food or water on the top edge for future parties and do not throw anything against the wall unless you want to pick it up later.

Set a good example by picking up any rubbish you see, including duct tape and cigarette butts, and consider it abandoned property to be removed. Do not leave fixed ropes or fixed points in the ascent and descent and minimize erosion during the ascent and descent.

Avoid vegetation whenever possible and use an obvious main path to create a clear path from the top of the mountain to the foot of a steep hill or mountain. Avoid going down steep slopes to avoid pushing the ground down the mountain and avoid vegetation whenever possible.

If you need to build a fire summit to survive an unplanned bivouac on the summit, use the existing Ring of Fire. Building a new ring fire in the wind is prohibited and make sure the fire is completely extinguished before you leave.

On the descent, you should bring earth and a well-trained cloth that you can leave at anchor and a small bag of water and food on the descent.

The beautiful and majestic Yosemite Valley features some of the park's most popular hiking trails. These strenuous paths lead hikers through the seemingly steep granite walls that form the valley. To reach the waterfalls, hikers have to expect rapidly changing weather conditions, but the spectacular views from the edge of the valley quickly erase any memories of the hardships they have endured.

Tuolumne Meadows is located at an altitude of 8,600 feet and is one of the most popular hiking trails in Yosemite National Park. Due to its height, it is the second highest mountain in the park, behind only Yosemite Valley itself, but with more backpacking at night, adventurers can get some of the most spectacular views of the Yosemite River Valley. Tuolumsne is home to the world's tallest waterfall, Yosemite Falls, as well as several other waterfalls.

Although Tioga Road is closed during the season, usually in early November, the area is accessible to experienced winter sports enthusiasts.

This scenic ride takes you through Tuolumne Meadows, Tioga Pass and Crane Plain Trail in Yosemite National Park. It starts at the Crane Plain and passes Tuolsumnes Meadows and Tiogas Pass before passing the Crane Plain Trailhead and then touching down on the Trailhead for the last two miles of the ride.

The snow-covered Tioga Road serves as a rugged cross-country ski trail for adventurous and experienced winter campers in winter and early spring. The road is passable by vehicles, but since October 15th parking is not allowed any more overnight and the road is snowed in.

Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, located in the northwestern part of the park, serves as a gateway to the less visited areas of Yosemite National Park. The reservoir itself is relatively low at 3900 feet, making it a popular destination for hikers and mountain bikers, but that's a small price to pay for the breathtaking areas that can be reached here. Within 15 miles of the reservoir there are several lakes and popular valleys, and in the summer months the temperature can reach up to 3,000 feet above sea level in some areas. Hetcheson - Hatchey Road is normally open year round, but only from May to October.

Due to the road closures, access to the two Hetch Hatchey Trailheads is only possible from Hetcheson - Hatchey Road, not from any of the other trails.

Historic Wawona is located at an altitude of 4000 feet and the abundance of water sources make the area attractive to its wildlife users. The lush open meadows, forests and lakes abundant in the less-frequented southern wilderness of Yosemite are accessible via hiking trails in and around Wawsona. All roads to and from WAWona are also accessible from Hetch Hatchey Trailhead, as well as Hetcheson - Hatchety Road.

Nordic skiers and snowshoe walkers can reach the Mariposa grove of giant sequoias, once called wilderness in winter because of the snow.

The journey from Yosemite Valley to Glacier Point takes about an hour, and from October 15th onwards, overnight parking is no longer permitted. The glacier road is open for vehicles, but only in the winter months and only on weekends and holidays.

Badger Pass, located south of Yosemite Valley on the east side of Glacier Point, also serves as a marked cross-country trail. In winter, the groomed cross-country trails are one of the most popular trails in Yosemite National Park.

Wildlife Wildlife Permits for the night wilderness at Badger Pass should be purchased at Bader Pass A - Frame or at the park office in Yosemite National Park.

Ranger - guided Junior Ranger activities are offered from the end of June to August and the cost of the activity booklet is $3.50 (VAT). The Junior Ranger program includes a variety of activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, canoeing, climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking and more.

Children aged 3 to 6 can fill out a small activity booklet for young boys and girls, which includes participation in the ranger programme and waste collection. When you are done, your little kitten gets a smaller button, and when you finish the Junior Ranger gets his plaster. The cost of the activity booklet is $3.00 (taxes) for a total of four days of activities from June to August and $2.50 (VAT).

The entrance to the Tioga Pass is closed during the winter months, except for special occasions such as Christmas and New Year's Eve. Other park entrances are open all year round, but may require a tire chain because of the snow from November to April. Visitors can drive to Yosemite from the park's main entrance on the south side of the pass or from any other park entrance.

Reservations are not available and are not required to enter the park, but a reservation is required to enter Yosemite Valley. Yart's Via buses connect Amtrak and Greyhound to Merced, and visitors can take the Yart bus to the Gateway Community Park in Yosemite Valley or take it to one of the gateways to the Yosemite River Valley community parks and the main park entrance.