Yosemite News

Tioga Road

Road crews started working on April 22 and are now plowing about three miles west of White Wolf (about 12 miles of road cleared). The avalanche team is working ahead of the plows to spread charcoal at the Olmsted Point avalanche zone.

Plows reached Glacier Point on April 20. Cleearing hazard trees, fixing road damage, setting up vault toilets, installing signs, and other tasks are still required before the road opens.

Glacier Point Road is typically open to vehicles from sometime in May until sometime in November. Plowing typically begins around April 15.

In some years, Glacier Point Road opens to cycling one or more days before opening to vehicles. If this occurs this year, we'll provide that information here.

But you will need reservations-- 

A reservation will be required to drive into or through Yosemite National Park on some days from May 24 through September 1, 2025, for those driving into the park between 6 am and 2 pm as follows:

• Through May 23: A reservation is not required at any time.

• May 24 through May 26 (Memorial Day weekend): A reservation is required from 6 am to 2 pm on Saturday through Monday.

• May 27 through June 14: A reservation is not required at any time.

• June 15 through August 15: A reservation is required from 6 am to 2 pm every day.

• August 16 through August 29: A reservation is not required at any time.

• August 30 through September 1 (Labor Day weekend): A reservation is required from 6 am to 2 pm on Saturday through Monday.

Driving through the park will also require a reservation if entering between 6 am and 2 pm. If you are planning to visit after peak hours, please do not arrive before 2 pm; vehicles blocking roads will be cited.

Get details below or make a reservation.