CLOSURE ALERT: With ongoing severe winter conditions, Park crews are working to restore critical services so visitors can safely return. There is currently no estimated date for reopening. Learn More >
TRAVEL ALERT: Federal and State regulations require you must have tire chains or cables in your possession when entering a designated chain control area, even if you're driving a four-wheel drive or rental vehicle in Yosemite National Park November 1 - March 31. Call 209.372.0200 (then, 1, 1) for updated road information inside the park.
An icon of America’s majestic natural beauty, California’s Yosemite National Park welcomes millions of visitors each year—drawn to its dramatic waterfalls, giant sequoias, abundant wildlife, and awe-inspiring cliffs, like Half Dome and El Capitan. Whether you’re looking for the adventure vacation of a lifetime, want to immerse yourself in the stillness of nature—or simply hike, backpack or ski in one of the most beautiful places on earth, you’ll find your place in Yosemite.
No matter the season, we have the perfect itinerary for your next visit to Yosemite National Park.
Yosemite National Park is the ultimate outdoor playground—year round. Warm months are typically filled with sunny days that welcome legendary hikes and breathtaking views. Wintertime blankets Yosemite in snow, creating the perfect landscape for skiing, skating and snowshoeing.
In 1969 Yosemite Mountaineering School & Guide Service got its start, and was an instant hit with park visitors. Today, the rock climbing guides can get you to the highest peaks in Yosemite National Park.
