Yosemite National Park

Tioga Road
Lee Vining, CA 93541

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Dates Closed: Access to the park from Mammoth Lakes is based on when Tioga Pass (Hwy. 120) is open

Reservations: May be required during peak hours (6-4, daily)

A spectacular day trip, Yosemite National Park is just a 45-minute drive from Mammoth Lakes. Hike through famous Tuolumne Meadows and dip your toes in Tenaya Lake. Iconic Half Dome , El Capitan and Yosemite Valley waterfalls are a scenic 1.5-hour drive through the park from Tuolumne Meadows. Check the park website for alerts and to make reservations (may be required during peak hours).

Traveler Reviews

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One of the most beautiful places in the world

It's always an amazing adventure. Rt 120 is closed going into the park, so exoect delays. The park currently has a lot of water and flooding in the valley. So make sure to bring appropriate gear...
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Wonderful Spring day

I’ve been to many NP but Yosemite is my favorite. Had friends from Germany visiting so planed a short trip up to park to show all its wonders off. The water run off this year is epic. Flowers were in...
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Amenities

Birding & Wildlife Viewing

Bus Parking

Camping

Climbing & Mountaineering

Concessions

Fall

Full day

Gift Shop

Guides & Tours

Hiking & Backpacking

Ice Skating, Tubing & Sledding

Restrooms

Snowshoeing

Summer

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MAWS Transportation

Friendly and professional passenger transportation and shuttle services to or from Mammoth Lakes along the Eastern Sierra corridor. Our range of services provides point-to-point car service, door to door airport shuttles, long distance shuttle service, trailhead transfers for hikers and backpackers, summer sightseeing tours, and limousine services for weddings and...

Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS)

YARTS provides safe, comfortable and convenient public transit into Yosemite National Park during the summer months as well as connecting to the Merced, CA, airport, Amtrack train and Greyhound bus stations. The bus runs June through September when Tioga Pass (Hwy. 120) is open. Weekend service is available in June and September, with daily trips...