Permits & Reservations

Summer 2022 Updates

A reservation is required to drive into Yosemite National Park during peak hours (6 am – 4 pm) from May 20 through September 30, 2022.

If you have another reservation in the park, you may not need a peak hours reservation and can pay the entrance fee at the park entrance station. You do not need a peak hours reservation if:

• you have a camping or lodging reservation
• you have a wilderness or Half Dome permit
• you have a vacation rental reservation inside the park
• you enter via the local public transit system (YARTS buses)
• you enter with an authorized tour
• you have a special use permit

Learn more about current park operations.

 

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Lodging and Camping

Other than the entrance fee, you don't need a reservation or permit to visit Yosemite. However, you should get a lodging or campground reservation if you plan to spend the night.

Wilderness Permits

• Permit required for overnight hiking

Half Dome Permits

• Permit required to hike Half Dome when the cables are up

Business Permits and Commercial Use Authorizations

Learn more about commercial use authorizations for commercial passenger vehicles, tours, etc.

Special Use Permits

Special Events Permits, First Amendment Permits, and Right-of-Way Permits

• General Information and Guidelines
• Special Event Permit Application [833 kb DOCX]

Film Permits

• General Information
• Permit Application [855 kb DOCX]

Wedding Permits

• General Information
• Wedding Locations
• Permit Application [826 kb DOCX]

Permission to Scatter Cremated Remains

• General Information
• Permit Application [50 kb PDF ]

Educational Fee Waivers

• General Information
• Permit Application [53 kb PDF]
• Lesson Plan Outline [25 kb PDF]

Research and Collection Permits

• General Information and Application