Places To Go
Yosemite Valley
Yosemite Valley is world famous for its impressive waterfalls, meadows, cliffs, and unusual rock formations; accessible by car year-round.
Wawona
Wawona is the home to the historic Big Trees Lodge (formerly Wawona Hotel) and the Pioneer Yosemite History Center.
Mariposa Grove
The Mariposa Grove Road and the Mariposa Grove are closed for a restoration project until early November 2017.
Accessibility
Yosemite’s goal is to provide the highest possible level of accessibility to our visitors.
Tuolumne Meadows and Tioga Road
Tuolumne Meadows is a large, open sub-alpine meadow graced by the winding Tuolumne River and surrounded by majestic peaks and domes.
Hetch Hetchy
Hidden in Yosemite National Park’s peaceful northwest corner, Hetch Hetchy Valley is a treasure worth visiting in all seasons.
Crane Flat Area
Crane Flat is a pleasant forest and meadow area located 16 miles (30 minutes) from Yosemite Valley.
Waterfalls
Yosemite is home to countless waterfalls. The best time to see waterfalls is during spring, when most of the snowmelt occurs.
Rock Formations
Over eons, rivers and glaciers somehow carved 3,000 feet into solid granite to create Yosemite Valley forming spectacular rock formations.
Viewpoints
There are many different viewpoints in Yosemite; Tunnel View, Olmsted Point, Glacier Point, just to name a few!
Lakes and Rivers
Very few lakes are easily accessible in Yosemite National Park. Rivers flow through Wawona, Yosemite Valley, and Tuolumne Meadows.
Things to Do
Find activities that fit into your Yosemite adventure!
Meadows and Wetlands
What’s so special about meadows and wetlands? Nowhere else in Yosemite will you find a greater diversity of plants and animals.
Wilderness
Nearly 95 percent of Yosemite is Congressionally designated Wilderness. Learn more about backpacking in the Yosemite Wilderness.
Museums, Buildings, and Cemeteries
Yosemite is filled with history and there are numerous places in the park where you can visit a museum, historic building, or cemetery.