Autumn Adventure Awaits
It’s easy to fall in love with Yosemite in Autumn. Cooler temperatures and fewer people make exploring easier and more comfortable. There’s nothing better than the fall season for hiking and other outdoor activities. The black oaks, big leaf maples, dogwoods and other deciduous trees put on their fall colors starting in the high country with quaking aspens and working downhill, and lodging prices fall with the temperatures meaning that this is a great season to look for deals on cabins, hotels and more.
Plan Your Trip
Things To Do
There’s an abundance of things to do in Yosemite and something for every type of visitor.
Find Dining
When it’s time to take a break from the trail, restaurants throughout Yosemite National Park and Mariposa County have great food, and one of them will have exactly what you’re craving.
Get Inspired
Mountaintop vistas that seem to stretch on forever. Hiking, swimming, history, museums. Oh, and we haven’t even mentioned the legendary landmarks such as Half Dome or the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias.
Warm Days.
Cool Nights.
In the fall, Yosemite’s daytime experience can almost feel like an endless summer. Temperatures in Yosemite Valley and at lower elevations remain warm through the day, but as the sun falls in the western sky so do the temperatures, so pack a sweater – you’ll need it to enjoy those night skies full of bright Yosemite stars.
Looking for changing leaves and beautiful fall foliage? Start in the higher elevation regions of Tuolumne Meadows where the temperatures get near freezing before Yosemite Valley’s do. The aspens along Tioga Pass road begin to change as early as September, but if you’re hoping to see the Valley’s maples and oaks change colors, that comes around late October or November, proving the old adage that fall in the mountains marches downhill.
Looking for activities and suggestions to help plan your visit to Yosemite? Take a look at the links below to start planning an unforgettable Yosemite Mariposa County Fall vacation.
Autumn Articles
Explore Lodging
Hotels & Motels
From luxury stays like The Ahwahnee and convenient Yosemite hotels like Yosemite Valley Lodge to affordable Yosemite motels that bask in the majesty of Yosemite’s natural wonders, find Yosemite lodging that suits your travel needs inside and outside of the park in greater Mariposa County.
Cabin Rentals
Cabin rentals in Yosemite National Park and the surrounding Mariposa County area with a variety of vacation rentals to suit any traveler’s needs.
Bed and Breakfasts
If you’re looking for a bed and breakfast near Yosemite, check out a variety of options in Mariposa County and the surrounding area near Yosemite National Park.
YOSEMITE MARIPOSA COUNTY
For those roadtripping with groups of all ages this year, add Tunnel View to your list of stunning, easy-to-access stops in Yosemite! Whether it`s your first or fortieth visit to the park, you don`t want to miss it.
Photo by: @elliotmcgucken
Please note: 2024 Temporary Vehicle Reservations will be required to enter Yosemite this year on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays until June 30th, then 7 days per week from July 1 to Aug. 16, and finally weekends and Monday holidays until Oct. 27th. Half-day reservations are also available this year and are easier to obtain.
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This is the gorgeous Illilouette Fall in Yosemite National Park. Have you seen it? A lot of you haven`t, because this is one of the less visited waterfalls in the park. It is most commonly reached via hiking the Panorama Trail from Glacier Point.
Well, now you`ve got a reason to head back to Yosemite for a visit!
Simply stunning vid from @roamingthetrails
Please note: 2024 Temporary Vehicle Reservations will be required to enter Yosemite this year on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays until June 30th, then 7 days per week from July 1 to Aug. 16, and finally weekends and Monday holidays until Oct. 27th. Half-day reservations are also available this year and are easier to obtain.
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Need to unplug for a while? Come to Yosemite and sit on the banks of the Merced River--you might just find your new happy place.
Reel by: @exploringwithsheilz
Please note: 2024 Temporary Vehicle Reservations will be required to enter Yosemite this year on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays until June 30th, then 7 days per week from July 1 to Aug. 16, and finally weekends and Monday holidays until Oct. 27th. Half-day reservations are also available this year and are easier to obtain.
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Yosemite in spring... waterfalls, lush greenery, spectacular views, and feeling really great while feeling really small.
Great reel by @trailblazr559
Please note: 2024 Temporary Vehicle Reservations will be required to enter Yosemite this year on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays until June 30th, then 7 days per week from July 1 to Aug. 16, and finally weekends and Monday holidays until Oct. 27th. Half-day reservations are also available this year and are easier to obtain.
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Traveling with littles this year? With so many family-friendly hikes and accessible views, Yosemite is an amazing destination for everyone. Captured here: one of the park`s most easily accessed waterfalls, and the tallest waterfall in North America, Yosemite Falls!
Reel by: @the.solofoto
Please note: 2024 Temporary Vehicle Reservations will be required to enter Yosemite this year on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays until June 30th, then 7 days per week from July 1 to Aug. 16, and finally weekends and Monday holidays until Oct. 27th. Half-day reservations are also available this year and are easier to obtain.
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