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Yosemite Announces Summer 2025 Vehicle Reservation System to Manage Peak Crowds

Reservations will be required daily from June 15 to August 15 and during holiday weekends, with bookings opening May 6 on Recreation.gov.

Landscape image of El Capitan and Half Dome in Yosemite National Park with the rocky shore of the Merced River in the foreground.
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A Yosemite park ranger re-routes traffic away from Curry Village in Yosemite National Park because the parking lot is full in June 2023.

Overview

  • Yosemite National Park will implement a vehicle reservation system for peak summer periods, aiming to alleviate congestion and improve visitor experiences.
  • Reservations will be required daily from June 15 to August 15, 2025, and during Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Exemptions apply for visitors with lodging, campsite, or permit reservations, as well as those using commercial tours or entering outside peak hours.
  • Bookings open on May 6 at 8 a.m. PST on Recreation.gov, and visitors are encouraged to create accounts in advance due to high demand.
  • Local businesses and conservation groups have expressed mixed reactions, citing economic strain from delayed announcements but relief at the system’s reinstatement.