Permits & Reservations

Summer 2020 Updates

Due to current health guidelines, reservations are required for all entry into Yosemite National Park. For a day-use reservation, go to recreation.gov. There, you can purchase a pass, or use your existing Yosemite Pass or other federal lands pass.

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

• you have a camping or lodging reservation

• you have a wilderness or Half Dome permit

• you have a vacation rental inside the park

• you enter via the local public transit system (YARTS buses)

• you enter with an authorized tour

Reservations are also required for lodging, camping, and backpacking.

For more information, check our FAQ page.

 

 

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

Wilderness Permits

• Permit required for overnight hiking

Half Dome Permits

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