US EditionYosemite Q&A: What you need to know about visiting the park under the new entrance reservation system
- Yosemite National Park introduced a new reservation requirement for certain busy dates during the 2025 summer season, mandating reservations to enter or drive through the park during specified peak hours.
- The system aims to manage vehicle entry during peak periods from May 24-26, June 15-August 15, and August 30-September 1 with some gaps in reservation needs.
- Visitors can purchase non-refundable $2 reservations starting May 6, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. PDT via Recreation.gov, with each valid for three consecutive days and additional releases weekly.
- Reservations are not required for guests with Yosemite lodging, wilderness or Half Dome permits, YARTS bus passengers, or guided tours, which also help avoid parking and reservation processes.
- This system suggests improved crowd management and visitor experience while encouraging use of guided tours and alternative transit options during Yosemite's busy season.
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Pasadena Star News
Yosemite Q&A: What you need to know about visiting the park under the new entrance reservation system
Late Tuesday, the Trump administration released new rules that require people who want to visit Yosemite National Park to make entrance reservations. The rules come after months of delays, and are different than the reservation requirements that were in place last year under the Biden administration. Simply put, starting on Memorial Day weekend, visitors will need to make a reservation for their vehicle online if they want to enter the park on m…
Hanford Sentinel
Official Update: Yosemite National Park Announces Reservations for Summer 2025
OAKHURST, Calif., April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yosemite National Park officially announced a more flexible peak-hours reservation system for the summer season 2025. To help you plan ahead, reservations are only required to drive through or enter the park during…
Yosemite National Park Finally Announces Reservation System
After months of confusion and delay, Yosemite National Park has announced its reservation rules for the summer of 2025. On May 6, people can book their reservations through the National Park Service’s website starting at 8 a.m. Pacific Time. While the new system is significantly less restrictive than previous years, some advocates argue that it won’t prevent traffic from overwhelming the park. Reservation requirements for 2025 start on Memorial …
Yosemite National Park (Finally) Releases 2025 Entrance Reservation Information
It took several months, but Yosemite National Park has finally made a decision on this summer’s reservation system. On its website, the park says that “visitors will likely need a reservation on some days from May 24 through September 1.” Let’s take a closer look at the specific 2025 reservation requirements in Yosemite National Park... The post Yosemite National Park (Finally) Releases 2025 Entrance Reservation Information appeared first on The…
Yosemite Rolls Out Summer Reservation System Plans
Yosemite, CA — Amidst swirling questions about whether a planned reservation system would be implemented or scrapped, Yosemite has announced plans for what to expect this summer season. The park is planning to require reservations during peak periods, such as Memorial Day weekend, June 15 – August 15, and on Labor Day weekend. Reservations for all of the impacted dates will be available, effective May 6, at 8 am, via Recreation.gov. It only impa…
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