No Park Reservations Required

Do You Need Reservations for Yosemite in 2026?

Peak hour entrance reservations will NOT be required in 2026. Instead, the park service will be relying on a variety of other methods for managing traffic and parking availability during busy days.

Tips for Planning the Best Yosemite Experience

• Try to visit the park during off-peak times if your schedule allows it. This includes early spring, late fall, winter, and non-holiday, mid-week rather than weekend days, if possible.

• Purchase your Park Pass in advance. Keep the lines at the entrance gates moving by paying for your park pass in advance online.

  • Learn more about different entrance pass options and purchase a Standard Pass on the NPS website.

  • (a) already be inside the park when you wake up, giving you a head start to get to various park destinations and

  • (b) There is a lot to explore close to your cabin in Wawona.

  More on the Yosemite Park Entrance Reservation Requirement for 2026

  For the most up-to-date and detailed information on Yosemite Entrance Reservations, visit the NPS site.