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Yosemite National Park
Current Conditions
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Road Status
Call 209/372-0200 (press 1 then 1) for the most up-to-date conditions (the information below only reflects planned or long-term closures).
You may experience one or two delays entering and leaving Yosemite Valley every night due to construction.
Southside Drive in Yosemite Valley, including vehicle access to Cathedral Beach, Sentinel Beach, and Swinging Bridge Picnic Areas, will be closed for road work from September 2 through October 30.
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What's it like in Yosemite right now?
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Seasonal Information
- Rivers & Waterfalls: Yosemite Falls is dry. Vernal, Nevada, and Bridalveil Falls have relatively low flows, typical of late summer.
- Bears: Bears are active and getting food from people (and their cars): be sure to store your food properly!
- Fire: Prescribed fires may occur this summer. More...
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Lodging & Other Concessions
Yosemite Lodge, Curry Village, Housekeeping Camp, and the The Ahwahnee are open in Yosemite Valley. Wawona Hotel is open. Tuolumne Meadows and White Wolf Lodges are open.
Reservations are available up to 366 days in advance. Visit DNC Parks & Resorts' website for more information.
Campgrounds
- Yosemite Valley: Upper, Lower, and North Pines Campgrounds are open; reservations are required. Camp 4 is open on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Outside Yosemite Valley: Hodgdon Meadow and Wawona Campgrounds are open; reservations are required. Tuolumne Meadows Campground(50% first-come, first-served), White Wolf, Yosemite Creek, Crane Flat, Tamarack Flat, Porcupine Flat, and Bridalveil Creek Campgrounds are also open on a first-come, first-served basis.
Estimated opening and closing dates in 2008 for all campgrounds are available.
Reservations are available up to five months in advance.
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All park trails are open:
- The Half Dome cables are up. They usually remain up, conditions permitting, through Columbus Day (October 13 this year). (Learn more about the Half Dome hike.)
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 Weather Forecast Get the latest weather forecast for Yosemite more... | |  Yosemite Webcams View live shots from throughout Yosemite more... | |  Yosemite Through the Seasons Information about conditions throughout the year more... | |  Yosemite Guide Trip planner, including operating hours for park facilities and current program schedules more... | |
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Did You Know?
The Merced River was designated a National Wild and Scenic River in 1987. Eighty-one miles of river runs through Yosemite National Park, including a stretch in Yosemite Valley.
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Last Updated: August 26, 2008 at 18:00 EST |