Yosemite Rocky Oaks

09/19/2026

09/11/2026

09/04/2026

More people are visiting Yosemite National Park this year, but they aren't spending more time waiting. Preliminary results from a new peak-season visitor survey found 96% of visitors rated their recreational experience in Yosemite as good or excellent, while 91% reported waiting less than 15 minutes to enter the park or experiencing no entrance delay at all.

The preliminary findings show:
-96% rated their recreational experience good or excellent, including 67% who rated it excellent.
-91% experienced no entrance delay or waited less than 15 minutes.
-56% said they spent less time looking for parking than they expected.
-Only 11% said finding parking took somewhat or much too long.

Read more at https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/more-visitors-less-waiting-yosemite-survey-shows-strong-peak-season-visitor-experience.htm.

07/01/2026

06/28/2026

Yosemite/Bass Lake • Hot tub • Modern Comfort

06/26/2026

Yosemite knows how to do . These are 🤩!

A little pop of purple, a little mountain magic, and a whole lot of High Sierra wow.

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06/23/2026

To celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, we encourage you to take advantage of the first of two California Free Fishing Days, which coincides with July 4. On this day, you can fish in California without a fishing license.

All fishing regulations—including bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours, and stream closures—still apply. This year, California’s Free Fishing Days fall on July 4 and September 5. For more information, visit https://wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Fishing/Free-Fishing-Days.

Go out, celebrate, fish, and stay safe!

06/22/2026

The town of Oakhurst is the perfect place to setup your basecamp not just for Yosemite but the treasure trove of adventure to be had in the foothills of the Sierra. All 4 seasons from Bass Lake to the Yosemite Sugar Pine Railroad and everything in between, it's the perfect place to venture out from in all directions.

👇 Best Mountain Towns In California High Sierra To Visit Year-long https://californiahighsierra.com/trips/3-perfect-mountain-towns-to-visit-in-the-high-sierra-any-time-of-year/

Visit Yosemite Madera County

06/18/2026

Have you ever wanted to ask a climber what it’s like to summit El Capitan? Or hike with a ranger through giant sequoias? Or even have a star party with astronomers at Glacier Point? Yosemite National Park’s ranger programs can make that happen!

From guided walks and evening talks to Junior Ranger activities, there’s something for everyone at Yosemite. These programs open the door to firsthand knowledge of the park’s geology, wildlife, history, and the people who protect it. You’ll pick up practical tips for safe exploring, learn how to tread lightly, and walk away with a deeper connection to the park. Best of all, every ranger-led experience helps you play a role in protecting Yosemite for generations to come.

Ready to join in? Check the full calendar at https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/calendar.htm or grab a Yosemite Guide when you arrive. Some programs require reservations, so be sure to plan ahead!