2024 Appointment Requirements
Horsetail Fall: February 2024 Booking Requirements
Campground reservations will be needed for Camp 4, Hodgdon Meadow, and Wawona Campgrounds starting February 9– February 25, 2024 (these campgrounds usually operate on a first-come, first-served basis in February). All February reservations for Wawona, Camp 4, and Hodgdon Meadow Campgrounds will be launched on December 15 at 7 am on Recreation.gov. Upper Pines Camping area bookings are always offered up to five months beforehand.
Horsetail Fall can radiance orange when it’s backlit by sundown, which can make it appear to be on fire. This distinct lighting result happens just on evenings with a clear sky when the waterfall is flowing and when the sun is at the ideal angle in mid– to late February. This occasion draws in numerous visitors to a little area, causing traffic jam, parking issues, security concerns, and effects to natural and cultural resources.
In order to manage this occasion, reservations will be needed for entry to Yosemite on: February 10– 11, February 17– 19, and February 24– 25, 2024.
If you have a camping site booking for Upper Pines, Camp 4, Wawona, or Hodgdon Meadow Campgrounds, you don’t need an extra appointment.
Mid-April through October 2024 Appointment Requirement
A reservation will be requiredto drive into or through Yosemite National Park on some days from April 13 through October 27, 2024, for those driving into the park in between 5 am and 4 pm as follows:
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April 13 through June 30: A booking is required from 5 am to 4 pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and on vacations (May 27 and June 19).
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July 1 through August 16: A booking is needed from 5 am to 4 pm every day.
- August 17 through October 27: A booking is needed from 5 am to 4 pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (September 2 and October 14).
Driving through the park will likewise need an appointment if entering in between 5 am and 4 pm. If you are preparing to visit after peak hours, please do not arrive before 4 pm; lorries blocking roadways will be mentioned.
The short-term booking system will assist handle blockage and supply a quality visitor experience. We are experimenting with a few various concepts for this summer season as we deal with the Visitor Access Management Plan.