Yosemite National Park is set to partially resume its summer camping reservations after they were previously halted due to significant staffing challenges exacerbated by a hiring freeze imposed during the Trump administration. Starting next week, Yosemite will open reservations for select campgrounds, including Wawona and Hodgdon Meadow, while maintaining a cautious approach to operational capacity. The park has been struggling with congestion, prompting plans for improved reservation systems to better manage the influx of visitors, as millions flock to this popular destination each year.
Yosemite National Park is partially resuming summer camping reservations after they were halted due to staffing challenges, releasing limited slots for several campgrounds.
Yosemite officials plan to open reservations for selected campsites as they manage staffing issues affected by a hiring freeze, signaling careful summer preparations.
With an annual average of three million visitors, Yosemite faces congestion issues. Improved reservation systems are part of the park's strategy to combat overcrowding.
The National Park's reservation delays were linked to a hiring freeze that led to rescinded job offers, underscoring staffing challenges ahead of peak visitor season.
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