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Tag for questions regarding Yosemite National Park.

This tag for questions regarding Yosemite National Park in California. From the official Park Site:

Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra.

First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.

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Do I have to expect snow at 3900 meters above sea level during summer?

I'm planning to climb a high mountain during end of May, beginning of June, in the Yosemite National Park. The mountain is around 3900 meters above sea level. In Switzerland, I would expect that there will be snow on the top, except maybe during…
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Visiting Yosemite in December - Will car rentals provide me with snow chains?

I will spend some time in San Francisco in December and want to take the opportunity to visit the Yosemite National Park over the weekend. However I have read that there might be the need for tire chains in winter time. So I am wondering if hire…
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How to prepare for a trip to the Half-Dome in Yosemite National Park?

I'm a huge mountain fan and I'd really like to go to the Half-Dome in Yosemite National Park. Since today I only did some hiking tours in the Alps and therefore I don't really know what I should expect from this mountain. I'm free from giddiness and…
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Traveling to Yosemite: Self-drive roadtrip vs group tour

Travel.SE, this is my first time being here, I am gonna go to Yosemite late this May with my mom. Based on the current knowledge of traveling to Yosemite based on Google, either I would rent a car and drive there and be completely on own own, or I…
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Can you enter Yosemite on the 2nd day of a 3-day pass?

The website says "Your reservation is valid for 3 consecutive days, beginning the day of arrival reserved." What it doesn't say is whether it still remains valid for two more days if I don't use it on the first valid day. Does anybody know?
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America the Beautiful pass or single entry - What are the admission fees for CA national parks?

I'm from Australia and am going to the US for a holiday in November. We are going to Sequoia and doing the Sequoia tour and staying at Sequoia hotel. We are also staying at Yosemite valley lodge and plan to do our own thing. We're also going to the…
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Is there any road between the CA State Route 120 and Sherman Pass Road (Forest Route 22S0) that crosses Yosemite/Serria/Sequoia National Park/Forest?

Is there any publicly accessible and drivable road between the California State Route 120 and the Sherman Pass Road (Forest Route 22S0) that crosses Yosemite/Sierra/Sequoia National Park/Forest? There is over 200 km between California State Route…
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Camp in a Yosemite backpacker's site with confirmation but no permit

We have been granted a backcountry permit in Yosemite. The permit allows the use of backpacker's camp sites near the trailhead on the day before and after the dates of the permit. We'd like to stay in the backpacker's campground on the night before…
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What’s the closest experience to Yosemite if you cannot get a reservation?

Yosemite still requires reservations even to drive through it, through September 30, due to Covid. Is there a way to see some of Yosemite without going inside it?
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Can I drive up to the General Sherman (sequoia tree) general parking lot in a 30-foot RV and can I park it there during COVID-19 pandemic?

Can I drive up to the General Sherman (sequoia tree) parking lot in a 30-foot RV and can I park it there during COVID-19 pandemic? Looking to park while seeing the tree, not overnight. I can't find much specific information online, and the parks'…
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Yosemite national park availability

I am traveling to the USA end of August. We are planning to visit Yosemite national park on the 31th of August. However, already now, tickets are not available and all lodging specifically for that day are not available, while the day beforehand…
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Yosemite and Lake Tahoe Road Trip Assistance

I'm starting to plan a road trip that will take place in late August of this year. I'm looking for any guidance or recommendations for places to stay in both Yosemite and in Lake Tahoe. For Yosemite, we are ideally trying to find places that offer…
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What are camp entry times in the Stanislaus National Forest near Yosemite

We have a site booked for September in Dimond O, and are planning activities in Yosemite from that base. The recreation.gov site has times around check in and out, as well as late check in. But I'm struggling to find whether the campgrounds close at…
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35' RV entering Yosemite on a Day Use Entry Ticket via the Tioga Pass, where should we plan to stop the night before?

I'll be driving a 35-foot motorhome from Lake Tahoe via Lee Vining (going around the forest fire if needed), planning to enter Yosemite via the Tioga Pass and exiting at Mariposa/Oakhurst. I was able to secure a Day Pass reservation for the park,…
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How many days (minimum) do I need to visit Yosemite?

I have a business trip to San Francisco at March. Later, I am planing a few days off and visit Yosemite National Park. How many days do I need minimum? Does it make sense to visit there for 2 days?
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