Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is home to some of the most spectacular waterfalls in the
United States. Yosemite Park has miles of trails, lakes, and unbelievable views. It's one of America's
most popular national parks.
This page provide details about trails, Yosemite lodging and other
information to make your trip easier and more enjoyable while visiting Yosemite National Park. The information
below pertains to Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point, and Mariposa Groves areas only.
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Fast Facts
Location: Central CA (480 miles from Las Vegas, NV)
Size: 800,000 acres
Entrance Fee: $25 per car good for 7 days. All National Passes accepted
Time Zone: Pacific Time
Managed by: US National Park Service
Elevation Range: 4,000 to 9,926ft
Best Season: Summer
Visitor Center: Restrooms, exhibits, water - Summer hours 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Shuttle bus stop #3
and 7
Shuttle Bus: Free - Hours: 7 am to 10 pm
Ranger Station: In the Visitor Center
Closest Town: Oakhurst, but ammenties are available in the park
Campgrounds: Yes, see below
Permits: None needed for day hikes
Wilderness Permits: Free - required for backcountry camping
Pets: Not permitted on the trails.
Bears: Yes - do not leave food in your car
Water: Various streams
Special Attractions: Half Dome and numerous waterfalls
Shuttle Bus
Yosemite has a shuttle bus system, which I recommend. Cars are allowed on the roads, but driving in Yosemite
Valley is confusing and can be crowded. Be aware that only shuttle buses can drive to some trailheads. By using
the shuttle bus, you can hike open loop trails and catch the shuttle bus back to the trailhead. Map of stops
and Yosemite Valley: http://www.yarts.com/pdfs/shutmap.pdf
Be aware the shuttle bus is not the same as the trams. The shuttle buses are free, the trams are not. The
shuttle bus run every 15 minutes. The drivers are very knowledgeable about the trails. There are shuttle buses
that run from Yosemite Valley to Glacier Point. Try the link above for more information.
Camp Grounds
North Pines: $15 per night, 81 sites, RV space, restrooms, drinking water, picnic
tables, fire grate, showers, pets allowed.
Location: North of Yosemite Village
Elevation: 4,000 feet
Open: April - September
Reservations: Required http://www.recreation.gov/ 1-800-436-7275
Upper Pines: $15 per night, 238 sites, RV space, restrooms, drinking water, picnic
tables, fire grate, showers, pets allowed
Location: Just north of Happy Isle
Elevation: 4,000 feet
Open: Year round
Reservations: Required http://www.recreation.gov/ 1-800-436-7275
Lower Pines: $15 per night, 60 sites, RV space, restrooms, drinking water, picnic
tables, fire grate, showers, pets allowed
Location: West of Yosemite Village
Elevation: 4,000 feet
Open: March through October
Reservations: Required http://www.recreation.gov/ 1-800-436-7275
Camp 4 - Sunnyside: $ 3.00 per night, per person, 35 sites, restrooms, drinking water, picnic
tables, fire grate, showers, no pets.
Location: Northside road - west of Yosemite Village
Elevation: 4,000 feet
Open: Year-round
Reservations: First-come, first-served http://www.recreation.gov/
1-800-436-7275
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