How do I reserve a campsite at Yosemite?
You can reserve Yosemite camping by telephone at 800-44-6777 or 518-885-3639 from outside the United States and Canada. You can also make Yosemite camping reservations online.
Do you need reservations to camp in Yosemite?
A reservation is required to drive into Yosemite National Park during peak hours (6 am – 4 pm) from May 20 through September 30, 2022. Reservations are required for all open campgrounds in 2022. There are no first-come, first-served campgrounds open.
Is Yosemite park open for camping?
There are no first-come, first-served campgrounds open. Wawona, Upper Pines, Lower Pines, North Pines, Camp 4, Hodgdon Meadow, Tamarack Flat, White Wolf, and Yosemite Creek Campgrounds should be open with reservations required.
Is it hard to get a reservation for Yosemite?
It is easier and quicker and you greatly increase your odds by booking online. At Yosemite, thousands of would-be campers compete for about 500 campsites, and 93% percent of the successful reservations are booked on-line.
How far in advance can you book Yosemite camping?
5 months
Reservations open on the 15th of the month, 5 months prior to arrival. Here’s an example to help you figure that one out. If you want to camp between July 15 and August 14, count back five months from the beginning of that period (not from the date you want to camp).
Is Yosemite closed right now?
The entire road is closed until 2023 for rehabilitation.
Can you sleep in your car in Yosemite?
Within Yosemite National Park, you may not sleep in your car or RV except in a campsite that you’re registered to stay in (except at Camp 4, where sleeping in cars is not allowed because it’s a walk-in campground). Sleeping in your car along the side of the road is not allowed.
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Is Yosemite open to visitors now?
Yosemite National Park is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. However, the Hetch Hetchy Entrance Station is open only during daylight hours (approximately) and some roads are closed due to snow from around November through May or June.
Why are Yosemite campgrounds closed?
The National Park Service announced the closure of campgrounds in Yosemite National Park due to rehabilitation projects. Tuolumne Meadows Campground is undergoing a major rehabilitation project and will remain closed in 2022 and 2023, and possibly 2024/2025, depending on weather/length of construction season.
What do I need to camp in Yosemite?
Ten Essentials
- Map & compass.
- Trash bag.
- Sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Food and water.
- Storm gear.
- Headlamp/flashlight (with extra batteries)
- First-aid kit.
- Fire starter.
Is Yosemite closed now?
When can I make reservations for Yosemite?
Reservations are available each day at 8 am Pacific time. Reservations are taken almost immediately. Be sure to have a Recreation.gov account and be logged in and ready to get a reservation promptly at 8 am Pacific daylight time.