Is Yosemite Open?

balzaccom
Mar 1, 2021
1 min read

Yes. The official NPS Yosemite website says you can enter the park, but you need a reservation even for day-use (unless you enter by foot, bicycle, or YARTS public transportation.)

But some employees are saying that this changes on March 1, (which is today) and starting March 1 you do not need a reservation to enter the park for day-use.

Our advice? Check the website before you go, and call for the latest information!

That, and ask the park to update its website while you are at it!

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