Yosemite National Park remains open during the current government shutdown. Park gates are open, although staff is not in place and entry fees are not being collected. The park concessionaire, Yosemite Hospitality, continues operating, food and lodging services are available.
Roads, trails, campgrounds, and sanitation facilities are accessible, though most National Park Service facilities like visitor centers will be closed or limited. Maintenance and emergency services are being continued.
During this period, visitors are strongly urged to practice Leave No Trace principles and help protect the park’s resources by following our Nature Rules Guidelines.
Regular updates on conditions or safety from NPS staff will be limited. Please plan ahead, honor posted closures, and consult local sources for real-time information.
Other federally managed lands in Mariposa County, such as the Sierra and Stanislaus National Forests and Bureau of Land Management ares, may also experience reduced operations.
What This Means for Your Visit
Plan Ahead: Be prepared for limited or unavailable services in Yosemite.
Restrooms: Restrooms currently remain available.
Shuttles: Yosemite Valley Shuttles and Mariposa Grove Shuttle are running.
Campgrounds: Campgrounds are open, subject to normal winter or seasonal closures.
Park Concessions Remain Open: Yosemite Hospitality will continue to operate within Yosemite National Park (lodging and food).
Visitor Information and Access: The Yosemite Welcome Center located in Yosemite Valley will be closed. Visitor information centers in gateway communities remain open. For Yosemite maps and more information stop at a visitor center before entering the park.
Arch Rock Entrance via Hwy 140 – Mariposa County Visitor Center
Southern Entrance via Hwy 41 – Oakhurst Visitor Center
Buck Meadows Entrance via Hwy 120 – Sonora Visitor Center
Resources:
Downloadable map of Yosemite Valley.
Downloadable maps of other Yosemite Regions and surrounding areas.