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).

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Yosemite Valley

There’s nothing quite like coming out of the tunnel and seeing Yosemite Valley before you. A beautiful area, but often busy. There’s lots of hiking and sightseeing, hotels and restaurants. Find a...
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Wow, Just Wow

What a place. If you like the outdoors and hiking, this your place! I’ve been to dozens of National Parks and this is as good as it gets. Clean, easy hiking and road access. Don’t miss this gem. I...
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Time your visit carefully

Yosemite Valley is the famous part of Yosemite National Park and the area with the most tourist infrastructure. This is where you can see the valley view, the major rock formations and the...
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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

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PLAYosemite Private Tours

This sightseeing experience to Yosemite National Park will give you a valuable understanding of the Park story. A door-to-door service, your full-day tour departs from Mammoth Lakes in an air-conditioned SUV. Take in the beauty of Tuolumne Meadows, Tenaya Lake, granite domes, giant sequoias and old growth forests. PLAYosemite owner...

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...