Important travel information from Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is announcing a “Peak Hours Plus” 2024 vehicle reservation pilot system for park entry on the following dates:

• April 13 to June 30: On weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and holidays from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• July 1 to August 16: Seven days a week from 5 a.m. to 4.pm.

• August 17 to October 27: On weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and on Monday holidays from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This system will be similar to the 2022 “Peak Hours” system, with the addition of more reservations for afternoon entries. Park officials say the goal of the pilot is to ease overcrowding during peak times and continue to offer access for all to this extremely popular park.

Reservations will be required for vehicle entry to the park between 5 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the reservation periods. Reservations are not required to enter the park after 4 p.m. Visitors will pick from two types of reservations: Reservations valid for a full day, or reservations valid for entry any time after noon.

Reservations will be available for purchase online beginning at 8 a.m. (PST) on Jan. 5, 2024, for all arrival dates (Apr. 13 to Oct. 20) here. Reservations will be available until none remain. Afternoon arrivals and additional full day reservations will be added one week in advance; e.g., reservations for a Sept. 30 arrival date will be added on Sept. 23.

Both reservation types (full day and afternoon) are valid for up to three consecutive days, incl. the arrival date. Visitors with in-park lodging or campground reservations, wilderness or Half Dome permits, or visitors entering the park via YARTS buses and on permitted commercial tours do not need a vehicle reservation. Learn more about reservations at go.nps.gov/reserve.