Yosemite National Park has announced a delay in selling summertime campsite reservations for popular campgrounds due to severe staffing shortages caused by a hiring freeze instituted by President Trump. This decision affects five campgrounds, crucial for accommodating millions of summer visitors. The lack of seasonal staff, particularly for operations such as maintenance and fee collection, raises concerns about managing the park effectively during its busiest time. Yosemite has already implemented a day-use reservation system and hopes to clarify future reservation details after February 26, aiming for solutions to manage increased visitor traffic.
Yosemite National Park is delaying the sale of summertime campsite reservations due to staffing challenges linked to a hiring freeze affecting seasonal employees essential for operations.
The park is facing its first busy summer without a significant portion of its seasonal staff who are crucial for maintenance and fee collection, essential for busy operations.
To manage overwhelming summer crowds, Yosemite has introduced a day-use reservation system that requires visitors to secure reservations during peak weekends and holidays.
The National Park Service plans to provide further details about summertime reservations after February 26, as part of its strategy to handle increased visitor traffic.
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