• The ice skating rink in Curry Village is closed for the rest of the season due to mechanical issues.
• Badger Pass will not open for this winter season.
• The Wawona Hotel is closed to the public for a multi-year repair project.  
• Seasonal Closures:
  • Tioga Road, Glacier Point Road (beyond Badger Pass), and Mariposa Grove Road are all closed for the season. 
  • Half Dome cables are now DOWN for the season.
  • Four Mile Trail winter closure is in effect. The trail is closed at the gate below Union Point due to ice and snow.
  • The John Muir Trail between Clark Point and Panorama Trail junction (near the top of Nevada Fall) is closed for the season due to dangerously icy conditions. The Mist Trail provides access to the top of Nevada Fall
  • Happy Isles Art & Nature Center  - is closed for the season.
• A short section of the Valley Loop Trail at The Ahwahnee remains closed due to rockfall risk, although a short detour is available.
  
• Campground Closures/Status Changes

  • Yosemite is releasing campground reservations for Wawona, Hodgdon Meadow, and sites 1-124 in Upper Pines on the following schedule:

    • June 15 through July 14 arrivals: March 24

    • July 15 through August 14 arrivals:  March 31
      
      These reservations will release at 7 am PDT on Recreation.gov

  • Porcupine Flat, Crane Flat, and Lower Pines campgrounds are closed for the season.

  • Hodgdon Meadow, Wawona, and Camp 4 are on first come, first served operation.

  • North Pines & Backpacker Camp closed on October 30.

  • Upper Pines is reduced to the front two loops (sites 1-94) on as of early November and remains on reservation through the winter. Upper Pines will be closed from March 31 through April 11, 2025 for hazardous tree removal. Sites will be released as work is completed.

Essential tips to maximize your experience during your visit to Yosemite:

1. Optimal Visit Times: Arrive early in the morning (Before 5:00 AM) or later in the afternoon (After 4:00 PM) to avoid peak times and reservation requirements. Remember, the park is accessible 24 hours a day (excluding Hetch Hetchy), allowing for flexible planning.
2. Weekday Visits: If possible, visit mid-week. While early Spring is generally less crowded than the Summer, weekends and holidays can still get busy. If your trip includes weekends, explore the diverse activities in Yosemite's Southern Gateway, such as local attractions, historical sites, wine tasting, hiking, axe throwing, and relaxing at Bass Lake.
3. Guided and Adventure Tours: Take advantage of guided tours and hikes. Tours offer a unique perspective of Yosemite, relieve the hassle of parking, and are your ticket to the park during reservation periods.
4. Explore Beyond the Valley: Visit areas like Wawona near the south gate entrance. Rich in history and activities, Wawona offers the Yosemite History Center, stagecoach rides, various hikes, a dog-friendly trail, and dining at the historic Wawona Hotel.
5. Take Public Transportation: May - September, utilize YARTS for convenient travel to Yosemite with daily early buses on Highway 41, departing from Oakhurst at 7:10 AM and 8:55 AM; visit www.yarts.com for schedules and details.
   
6. Stay Informed with Traffic Alerts: Sign up for Yosemite's valley traffic alerts by texting YNPTRAFFIC to 333111 to stay updated on traffic conditions, enhancing your visit planning.

For more information:

VISIT: Yosemite's Current Conditions page
CALL: Oakhurst Visitor Center at (559) 683-4636
STOP BY: Oakhurst Visitor Center located at 40343 Highway 41 (daily from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

There is so much to do here in the Yosemite and it's Southern Gateway. Click the image strip below to find out more.