"The quick answer is yes, Yosemite is still open to the public. But because of the shutdown, many federal employees who staff the park aren't working. That means many buildings, facilities and resources aren't currently available in Yosemite, in a way that could have real consequences for a person's visit. Instead of being stopped and greeted by a park staffer at the Yosemite gates, you'll now drive straight through."
"This means there's nobody in those booths to collect your entry fee ( usually $35 per vehicle) or to offer you guidance on your visit - including timely updates on weather conditions and any road closures. Such expert advice is helpful even for seasoned park-goers, and this is where the visitor centers outside Yosemite really come in handy, said Kim Lawson, director of communications and content at the Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau."
Yosemite National Park remains open to the public despite a federal shutdown. Numerous federal employees who staff the park are not working, leaving many buildings, facilities and resources unavailable and creating potential consequences for visitors. Entry booths are unmanned, so fees may not be collected and staff are not present to provide guidance or timely updates on weather and road conditions. Visitors are advised to stop in gateway communities and use visitor centers outside Yosemite for information, since the Yosemite Welcome Center in Yosemite Valley will be closed. Separately, over 100 California colleges face loss of funding after a Department of Education grant ended.
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