Yosemite National Park, California

Mailing Address:

PO Box 577

Yosemite National Park, CA 95389

Phone:

(209) 372-0200

Description:

First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.

What to Do:

Yosemite offers a lot of activities for its visitors.

  • Arts and Photography
  • Auto Touring
  • Backpacking
  • Bird watching
  • Biking
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Picknicking
  • Rock Climbing
  • Water Activities
  • Winter Sports

Campsites:

Yosemite has 10 campgrounds that can accommodate RVs and trailers (including fifth wheels) of varying lengths.

Toilet and Showers:

Electrical, water, and sewer hookups are not available in Yosemite, although dump stations (with fresh water) are available at Upper Pines Campground (all year), near Wawona Campground (summer only), and near Tuolumne Meadows Campground (summer only).

Operating Hours:

Yosemite National Park is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, and no reservations are required to visit.

Fees:

Non-commercial car, pickup truck, RV, or van with 15 or fewer passenger seats

$30 per vehicle (no per-person fee)

$35 per vehicle (no per-person fee) effective June 1, 2018

Motorcycle

$25 per motorcycle (no per-person fee)

$30 per motorcycle (no per-person fee)

More info, please visit: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm