Yosemite National Park

Plan your dream trip to one of the most stunning National Parks in the USA

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yosemite falls waterfall seen from taft point

1 PERFECT DAY IN YOSEMITE

the ahwahnee hotel with granite cliffs behind it in Yosemite valley

WHERE TO STAY IN YOSEMITE

woman hiker standing on ledge looking out at mountains

BEST HIKES IN YOSEMITE

Yosemite Itineraries

Upper and Lower Yosemite falls seen in the middle of a forest of trees

SUMMER: 3 DAYS

sunset alpenglow on Half Dome at Glacier Point

1 DAY: SPRING – FALL

WINTER: 2 DAYS

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Yosemite Reservations Guide

Get your month-by-month overview of when you need to book campgrounds, apply for hiking permits, when you need to have day-use reservations, and more! Plus, a quick guide to which reservations you actually need for your trip!

Off Season in Yosemite

Snow-capped mountains with a waterfall in Yosemite National Park during autumn.

AUTUMN GUIDE

WINTER VISIT GUIDE

Sentinel rock in Yosemite with Merced river in foreground. Rocks in river have snow on top, river bank is covered in snow

2 DAY ITINERARY

a hiker dressed in red stands on a snowy boulder in a snowy field looks at a large rock formation in the distance

BEST WINTER HIKES

Where to Stay in Yosemite

large tent set up in campground by trees

Car Camping

Learn about the 13 car camping campgrounds in Yosemite – the most economical way to stay inside the park!

Hotels & Cabins

The best places to stay to maximize your time exploring Yosemite National Park!

a row of white and green canvas tent cabins in curry village yosemite

Learn About Wilderness Backpacking

backpacking tent in mountain wilderness at sunrise.

PLAN YOUR BACKPACKING TRIP

John Muir Trail Permits Northern Terminus sign

HOW TO GET WILDERNESS PERMITS

wooden sign reading "walk-in backpackers" with an arrow pointing forward. A small path up a hill is behind the sign

BACKPACKERS CAMPGROUNDS GUIDE

Yosemite Backpacking Trip Reports