PlanningTravel note
Check for entry reservations
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Valley, California
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
In some recent seasons Yosemite has required advance reservations to drive into the park at busy times. The rules have changed from year to year.
The lesson
Check the National Park Service website for your dates before you travel.
This travel note was written by the RegretMap team from general travel guidance. It isn't a personal account and may be out of date. Check official sources for permits, weather, safety and transport.