California · National Park
Yosemite entrance and reservations
Checked Oct 26, 2026 · Source: NPS + NOAA
Yosemite charges $35 per private vehicle, valid 7 days, per the NPS (checked Oct 26, 2026). Non-US residents 16 and older add $100 unless they hold a pass. 16 campgrounds here take reservations. One fee covers everyone in the car, so a party of four pays $8.75 each.
Entrance fees
| Fee | Cost | Notes from NPS |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $35 | This fee is valid for seven consecutive days for a non-commercial car, pickup truck, RV, or van with 15 or fewer passenger seats. This fee covers the vehicle and everyone inside of it. Per-person nonresident fees still apply. |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $30 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Per-person nonresident fees still apply. |
| Entrance - Per Person | $20 | This fee is valid for seven consecutive days for people entering on foot, a bicycle, a horse, or a non-commercial bus or van. People 15 years and younger are free. |
| Entrance - Non-commercial Groups | $300 | The per-person fee is $20 to a maximum of $300 per vehicle. People 15 years and younger are free. |
| Entrance - Education/Academic Groups | $0 | An educational fee waiver is available for educational and scientific groups that are accredited or tax-exempt for educational purposes planning a trip for educational or scientific purposes related to Yosemite that is not primarily recreational. |
Source: nps.gov fees for Yosemite via the NPS API, checked Oct 26, 2026. Fees change; confirm before you go.
Other fees the NPS lists
| Fee | Cost | Notes from NPS |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Entrance - Per Person | $20 | The fee is $20 per person for any resident 16 years or older. For any nonresident the fee is $100 per person for anyone 16 years or older. This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. |
| Nonresident | $100 | Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Yosemite National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. |
| Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus | $200 | This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. For any nonresident there is an additional fee of $100 per person for anyone 16 years or older. A commercial use authorization is required. |
| Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach | $300 | This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. For any nonresident there is an additional fee of $100 per person for anyone 16 years or older. A commercial use authorization is required. |
Pass math
- The $80 America the Beautiful Resident Annual Pass equals 3 visits at $35 per vehicle, here or at any other fee site.
- Seniors 62+ pay $20 for an annual pass or $80 for lifetime.
- Yosemite also lists: Annual Entrance - Park, $70.
Source: nps.gov passes, checked Oct 26, 2026, and NPS fees above.
Reservation and permit signals
Campgrounds that take reservations
- Tuolumne Meadows Campground, 289 reservable of 289 sites
- Upper Pines Campground, 236 reservable of 236 sites
- Crane Flat Campground, 148 reservable of 148 sites
- Bridalveil Creek Campground, 110 reservable of 110 sites
- Hodgdon Meadow Campground, 104 reservable of 100 sites
- Wawona Campground, 95 reservable of 95 sites
- North Pines Campground, 81 reservable of 81 sites
- Lower Pines Campground, 74 reservable of 74 sites
- Yosemite Creek Campground, 74 reservable of 74 sites
- White Wolf Campground, 68 reservable of 68 sites
- Camp 4 Campground, 61 reservable of 61 sites
- Porcupine Flat Campground, 55 reservable of 55 sites
- Tamarack Flat Campground, 52 reservable of 52 sites
- Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp, 4 reservable of 4 sites
- Bridalveil Creek Horse Camp, 3 reservable of 3 sites
- Wawona Horse Camp, 2 reservable of 2 sites
Source: NPS API alerts (checked Oct 26, 2026) and campgrounds (checked Oct 26, 2026). Booking windows and rules change; use the NPS link before you pay anyone.
Hours and access
Yosemite National Park is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
Source: NPS API operating hours, checked Oct 26, 2026.
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