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Yosemite National Park Announces 2025 Summer Reservation System

The least restrictive system to date will require reservations during peak hours from June 15 to August 15, with bookings opening May 6.

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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.
Tourists take in the views at a vista point in Yosemite Valley in March 2022.

Overview

  • Yosemite's 2025 reservation system will apply daily from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. between June 15 and August 15, as well as Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.
  • Reservations can be made starting May 6 at 8 a.m. PST through Recreation.gov, with detailed instructions available on the park’s website and app.
  • Exemptions include visitors with lodging, campsite, wilderness permits, special use permits, commercial tours, or hotel shuttle bookings.
  • Visitors without reservations can access the park before 6 a.m., after 2 p.m., or at any time via public buses through the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System.
  • The system, announced later than in previous years, has drawn mixed reactions from conservationists and local businesses concerned about economic impacts and planning challenges.