Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra. 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
Yes — your pass gets you in.
Your pass covers the $35 park entrance fee.
- Fee type Entrance fee — The standard per-vehicle park entrance fee. Entrance - Private Vehicle: $35Entrance - Motorcycle: $30Entrance - Per Person: $20Entrance - Non-commercial Groups: $300Commercial Entrance - Per Person: $20
- HoursYosemite National Park is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
- Source National Park Service ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
- Contact 209/372-0200 · yose_web_manager@nps.gov
You can drive to Yosemite year-round and enter via Highways 41, 140, and 120 from the west. Tioga Pass Entrance (via Highway 120 from the east) is closed from approximately November through late May or June. Hetch Hetchy is open all year but may close intermittently due to snow. Please note that GPS
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Yosemite National Park — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Yes Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Yosemite National Park?
Yes — your pass covers the entrance fee here.
Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?
Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at Yosemite National Park. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.
Yes Can you camp at Yosemite National Park?
Yes — camping is available. Reserve ahead where required; you can check availability on Recreation.gov.
Depends Can you have a campfire?
Sometimes — campfires are subject to seasonal fire restrictions and bans. Always check current fire conditions first.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Alder Creek Trail, Anne Lake Trail, Babcock Lake Trail, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Yes Can you bike here?
Yes — biking is available at Yosemite National Park. Confirm which roads or trails allow it.
Depends Can you ride OHVs or ATVs here?
Yes — off-highway vehicle use is among the activities here. Stay on designated routes and check any permit or registration rules.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Nearby sites
King of Hearts / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management Merced River Recreation Management Area
ConfirmedThe official site information states the federal recreation (America the Beautiful) pass is accepted here.
NPS Photo National Park Service Devils Postpile National Monument
ConfirmedFree entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
