Yosemite Q&A: What you need to know about visiting the park under the new entrance reservation system
Briefly

The Trump administration has announced new entrance reservation requirements for Yosemite National Park, effective Memorial Day weekend 2025. Visitors must reserve entrance online for their vehicles from May 24 to Sept. 1, 2025, during peak hours, primarily to alleviate overcrowding issues that have plagued the park, which attracted 4.1 million visitors last year. The rules differ from previous restrictions and aim to enhance visitor experience by preventing long wait times and encouraging better crowd management. Reservations will be necessary on specific weekends throughout the summer, while details on how to secure a reservation were also provided.
Starting on Memorial Day weekend, visitors will need to make an online reservation to enter Yosemite National Park between 6 am and 2 pm.
These new rules aim to manage the growing crowds at Yosemite, which saw 4.1 million visitors last year, and alleviate overflow issues.
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