Reservation
Half Dome Permits
Data Source: Recreation.gov
Permits & Reservations
Permits for Yosemite
Yosemite's two permit categories run through Recreation.gov: the Half Dome cables permit (day-hike and overnight) and the Wilderness overnight permit. The Half Dome lottery is the most competitive permit system in California — the preseason lottery runs in March for the full season ahead; a daily release lottery opens two days before each date for cancellations. Wilderness permits are quota-managed by trailhead; the most popular trailheads (Happy Isles, Tuolumne Meadows) require the spring lottery. Apply in the window — walk-up wilderness quota is limited and fills early each morning in summer.
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Parking
Mariposa Grove Commercial Bus Parking
A parking reservation for commercial and tour buses over 20 feet visiting the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias — not a park-entry or general-visitor reservation. Operators reserve a three-hour bus parking slot on Recreation.gov at least a day ahead. Most visitors reach the grove on the free shuttle from the Welcome Plaza and need nothing here.
Data Source: Recreation.gov
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Reservation
Yosemite National Park Ticketed Entry
Not required for the 2026 season
Yosemite is not using a timed-entry reservation system in 2026 — no reservation is needed to enter the park. The requirement has returned in past peak seasons and could again; confirm the current season on the NPS Yosemite page before your trip.
Data Source: Recreation.gov
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Reservation
Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permits
Data Source: Recreation.gov
Permit listings sourced from the Recreation Information Database (RIDB). Confirm current dates, fees, and how to apply on Recreation.gov or at the park before you go — some permits are first-come or issued in person.
Any Yosemite permit lottery
One email when the Half Dome preseason lottery opens or a wilderness permit window changes. Or use the per-permit alert above to follow just the one you want.
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