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UNDERSTANDING NATIONAL PARK RESERVATIONS

Yosemite National Park

03.23

MAY 20-SEPT 20

Yosemite National Park has just announced they will be keeping their timed entry system for 2022 . Reservations will be necessary for entry into the park from May 20 through September 30 , but only for peak hours of 6am through 4pm each day . On March 23 at 8am PDT , YNP will be releasing 70 % of their early reservations on recreation . gov for the entirety of the summer season . This means that if you plan to visit Yosemite at all between May to September you should be logged on to recreation . gov early in order to get a reservation for your visit . If you are unable to get ahold of an early reservation the remaining 30 % will be released seven days before your arrival date on recreation . gov . Each permit gives you three days of access to the park starting on your arrival date and is only $ 2 on top of your daily entrance fee of $ 35 . For more information please visit www . nps . gov / yose / planyourvisit / reservations . htm

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