> Canonical: https://caparks.org/parks/yosemite-national-park > Content revision: 2026-10-20T20:55:35.665Z [Federal parks](https://caparks.org/types/federal-park)[Madera](https://caparks.org/counties/madera)[Mariposa](https://caparks.org/counties/mariposa)[Mono](https://caparks.org/counties/mono)[Tuolumne](https://caparks.org/counties/tuolumne) # Yosemite National Park Madera · Mariposa · Mono · Tuolumne · National Park Service BEFORE YOUR VISIT Closure noticeFacilities ### Yosemite National Park: Outside-valley campgrounds Park-specific information - [Outside-valley campgrounds](https://caparks.org/parks/yosemite-national-park) Bridalveil Creek, Crane Flat, Tamarack Flat, White Wolf, Yosemite Creek, Porcupine Flat, and Tuolumne Meadows campgrounds are listed closed. Open campground options require reservations in the reviewed source; check individual dates before planning an overnight stay. [Read the official notice: National Park Service: California visitor destinations ↗](https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 Closure noticeTrails & roads ### Yosemite National Park: Wawona–Glacier Point fire area and Tuolumne trail construction Park-specific information - [Wawona–Glacier Point fire area and Tuolumne trail construction](https://caparks.org/parks/yosemite-national-park) The NPS maps a closed area east of Wawona Road and south of Glacier Point Road extending toward Buena Vista Creek; consult its closure map for the exact perimeter. The wilderness-center-to-Lembert-Dome trail is closed with an alternate route available. [Read the official notice: National Park Service: California visitor destinations ↗](https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 Closure noticeTrails & roads ### Yosemite National Park: Mist Trail, Half Dome cables and El Capitan Bridge trail Park-specific information - [Mist Trail, Half Dome cables and El Capitan Bridge trail](https://caparks.org/parks/yosemite-national-park) The Mist Trail segment above Vernal Fall footbridge has repair-work restrictions through October, subject to change; check the source for permitted hours and the John Muir Trail detour. Half Dome cables are down for the season. The El Capitan Bridge trail connection is closed on weekdays through December for bridge work. [Read the official notice: National Park Service: California visitor destinations ↗](https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 UpcomingClosure noticeAccess & reservations ### Yosemite National Park: Tioga Road Park-specific information - [Tioga Road](https://caparks.org/parks/yosemite-national-park) The NPS announces a temporary closure beginning October 21, 2026 at 5 p.m. because snow is forecast. No reopening time is supplied. Overnight parking along Tioga Road and its parking lots is prohibited. Oct 21, 2026 · No end date confirmed [Read the official notice: National Park Service: California visitor destinations ↗](https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 UpcomingVisitor advisoryWeather ### Winter Weather Advisory issued October 20 at 12:56PM PDT until October 22 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV Regional information - Regional notice: Mono * WHAT...Snow above 8000 feet. Snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches with up to 10 inches along the highest mountain peaks. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. **Visitor instructions:** Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 22, 2026 [Read the official notice: National Weather Service California alerts ↗](http://www.weather.gov/)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 Visitor advisoryAccess & reservations ### Yosemite National Park: Big Oak Flat Road and El Capitan Bridge roadwork Park-specific information - [Big Oak Flat Road and El Capitan Bridge roadwork](https://caparks.org/parks/yosemite-national-park) Expect weekday delays of about 15 minutes on Big Oak Flat Road. El Capitan Bridge stabilization also brings weekday delays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through December 2026, with possible brief closures and a detour. [Read the official notice: National Park Service: California visitor destinations ↗](https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 Visitor advisoryFire & land management ### Yosemite National Park: Fire restrictions below 8,000 feet Park-specific information - [Fire restrictions below 8,000 feet](https://caparks.org/parks/yosemite-national-park) The current NPS page reports additional fire restrictions below 8,000 feet. Read the linked restriction details for the permitted activities and appliances; no end date is given. [Read the official notice: National Park Service: California visitor destinations ↗](https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 PLAN YOUR VISIT ## The practical details. **Managing agency**: National Park Service [Official park information](https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm) We have not yet verified hours, entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling. Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks. ## Weather & forecast National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.839349999999996&lon=-119.54285) ## About Yosemite National Park Granite valleys, waterfalls, meadows, and giant sequoia groves make Yosemite a varied Sierra Nevada destination. Check road and trail notices for the specific area you plan to visit. ## Mapped hiking trails. OpenStreetMap routes that intersect recorded park boundaries. Distances cover each route’s mapped California portion, which may extend beyond this park. Check official maps and current access rules. - [Alder Creek Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/alder-creek-trail-osm-19098869)7.1 mapped mi - [Big Trees Loop Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/big-trees-loop-trail-osm-17415666)0.3 mapped mi - [Boundary Lake Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/boundary-lake-trail-osm-21006383)0.6 mapped mi - [Chilnualna Falls Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/chilnualna-falls-trail-osm-19098871)3.9 mapped mi - [Clouds Rest Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/clouds-rest-trail-osm-16759394)9.4 mapped mi - [Cottonwood Meadow Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/cottonwood-meadow-trail-osm-19099682)3.8 mapped mi - [Dog Lake Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/dog-lake-trail-osm-17909957)2.3 mapped mi - [El Capitan Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/el-capitan-trail-osm-19100196)5.3 mapped mi - [Four Mile Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/four-mile-trail-osm-4137055)4.8 mapped mi - [Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/grand-canyon-of-the-tuolumne-trail-osm-19099681)29.6 mapped mi - [Grizzly Giant Loop Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/grizzly-giant-loop-trail-osm-17415667)2.0 mapped mi - [Guardians Loop Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/guardians-loop-trail-osm-17415669)1.4 mapped mi - [Half Dome Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/half-dome-trail-osm-16315186)2.0 mapped mi - [High Sierra Camp Loop ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/high-sierra-camp-loop-osm-16490843)47.4 mapped mi - [Huckleberry Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/huckleberry-trail-osm-19086357)38.0 mapped mi - [Isberg Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/isberg-trail-osm-19053828)11.7 mapped mi - [John Muir Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/john-muir-trail-osm-1244828)208.7 mapped mi - [Kibbie Lake Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/kibbie-lake-trail-osm-19086356)8.4 mapped mi - [Lembert Dome Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/lembert-dome-trail-osm-17909958)0.9 mapped mi - [Lower Yosemite Fall Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/lower-yosemite-fall-trail-osm-7157966)1.2 mapped mi - [Lunch Meadow Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/lunch-meadow-trail-osm-21006382)6.9 mapped mi - [Mariposa Grove Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/mariposa-grove-trail-osm-17415668)3.5 mapped mi - [Mist Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/mist-trail-osm-6451906)2.6 mapped mi - [Old Big Oak Flat Road Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/old-big-oak-flat-road-trail-osm-19100194)4.4 mapped mi - [PCT - California Section H ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/pct-california-section-h-osm-1244686)178.4 mapped mi - [PCT - California Section I ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/pct-california-section-i-osm-1245492)72.2 mapped mi - [Panorama Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/panorama-trail-osm-6451907)5.5 mapped mi - [Perimeter Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/perimeter-trail-osm-17415670)4.5 mapped mi - [Pohono Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/pohono-trail-osm-6451908)12.5 mapped mi - [Rockslides Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/rockslides-trail-osm-19100193)4.3 mapped mi - [Sentinel Dome Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/sentinel-dome-trail-osm-20627277)1.1 mapped mi - [Smith Peak Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/smith-peak-trail-osm-19099683)6.4 mapped mi - [Snow Creek Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/snow-creek-trail-osm-13695105)9.2 mapped mi - [Sunrise Lakes Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/sunrise-lakes-trail-osm-16759395)2.6 mapped mi - [Swinging Bridge Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/swinging-bridge-trail-osm-19098870)0.6 mapped mi - [Tamarack Flat Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/tamarack-flat-trail-osm-19100195)2.1 mapped mi - [Ten Lakes Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/ten-lakes-trail-osm-16759396)6.1 mapped mi - [Upper Yosemite Fall Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/upper-yosemite-fall-trail-osm-14418361)3.3 mapped mi - [Yosemite Valley Loop Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/yosemite-valley-loop-trail-osm-7709657)20.3 mapped mi [All mapped hiking routes ↗](https://caparks.org/trails) Trail data © [OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright) · [ODbL](https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/) ## Find your way. Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions. [Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm) ## Read before you roam. [THE FIELD GUIDE ### Check campfire rules for your exact park Wood, charcoal, and gas appliances can have different restrictions, and permission at one park does not carry over to another. Read the guide](https://caparks.org/guides/campfires-and-seasonal-restrictions)[THE FIELD GUIDE ### Plan for campground and visitor-service changes Separate overnight access, sanitation, boat slips, and maintenance when checking a park’s visitor services. Read the guide](https://caparks.org/guides/campgrounds-and-visitor-services)[THE FIELD GUIDE ### Reading trail closures before a California park visit Plan around the named trail, road, or visitor area in an official notice, and distinguish a partial reopening from complete access. Read the guide](https://caparks.org/guides/trail-closures-and-partial-reopenings) ## Sources & verification Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026. - [National Park Service: California visitor destinations](https://www.nps.gov/state/ca/index.htm) · Oct 20, 2026 [Suggest a correction](https://caparks.org/about#corrections) · [Markdown version](https://caparks.org/parks/yosemite-national-park.md) ## Nearby parks. Within 35 miles in a straight line. Travel distances and entrances vary. 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