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National Park
Yosemite
Upper Yosemite Fall and Merced River in spring NPS Photo
Overview
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.
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.
Entrance - Motorcycle: 30.00
This fee is valid for seven consecutive days for a non-commercial motorcycle (cost is per motorcycle, not person).
Entrance - Per Person: 20.00
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.
Commercial Entrance - Sedan: 25.00
The fee is $25 plus $20 per person, not to exceed $105. This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required.
Commercial Entrance - Van: 125.00
This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required.
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus: 200.00
This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required.
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach: 300.00
This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required.
Entrance - Non-commercial Groups: 300.00
The per-person fee is $20 to a maximum of $300 per vehicle. People 15 years and younger are free.
Entrance - Education/Academic Groups: 0.00
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.
Commercial Entrance - Per Person: 20.00
The fee is $25 plus $20 per person, not to exceed $105. This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required.
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Things To Do
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Ride a Bike in Yosemite Valley
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Description
Cycling is a great way to experience the park and allows you to cover more ground during your time here. You can rent a bike, bring your own, or borrow one through the bike share program (2-hour limit). Hand-crank and tandem bicycles are also available for rent. Over 12 miles of paved bike paths are available in Yosemite Valley (speed limit is 15 mph). In addition, bicyclists can ride on regular roads (if they obey traffic laws).
There is a fee associated with this activity if you choose to rent a bike.
Time:1-6 Hours
Hiking in Yosemite
Free
Description
From a short walk to the base of a waterfall to a multi-day hike deep into the Yosemite Wilderness, taking a hike is one of the best ways to experience Yosemite's spectacular scenery. Yosemite has an extensive network of over 800 miles of hiking trails.
All of the roads in Yosemite National Park are scenic, but the most famous scenic drive is along the Tioga Road, a 46-mile (62 km) drive from Crane Flat to Tioga Pass. The road is typically open from late May or early June through sometime in November.
The park film, The Spirit of Yosemite, is shown daily on the hour and the half hour in the theater behind the Yosemite Exploration Center. The first showing is at 9:30am, and the last showing is at 4pm.
Yosemite has a long history of inspiring visitors to create art. From world-renowned artists like Ansel Adams and Chiura Obata to everyday people who love art for fun, pausing to create something beautiful is a special way to experience Yosemite's towering cliffs, dramatic waterfalls, enormous trees, and granite high country.
Yosemite National Park supports more than 400 species of vertebrates including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. The high diversity of species is the result of diverse habitats in Yosemite that are largely intact. The park’s rich habitats range from thick foothill chaparral to conifer forests to expanses of alpine rock. Animals feel at home in each location.
Upper Yosemite Fall and Merced River in springTwo tall waterfalls flowing down snow covered granite walls.A rainbow over a mountain in the distance.A mountain reflecting in a lake.A waterfall flowing down a granite cliff.Glaciated valley with vertical cliffs.Mountains reflecting in waterCluster of tall trees with cloudy sky.Mountains surrounding a lake.Granite dome with trace amounts of snow.El Capitan and reflection in Merced River with some low cloudsEl Capitan on left, Cathedral Rocks on the right, all covered in snow, low clouds and sun
