Size: 761,748 Acres
Year Established: 1890
Annual Visitors: 3.29 Million
Firearms Information in Yosemite National Park
After January 1, 2013, it is illegal in California to openly carry a handgun in on of their parks. A valid California concealed carry weapons permit (CCW) is required if you will to possess a concealed firearm. No other state’s concealed carry permit will be accepted.
In Yosemite National Park, it is also illegal to possess pepper spray (including bear spray and irritant gas devices), BB guns, pellet guns, bows and arrows, crossbows, blowguns, spearguns, spears thrown by hand, slingshots, explosive devices, or any other tool that shoots projectiles.
Hunting in Yosemite National Park
There is no hunting in Yosemite National Park. You are not allowed to discharge your gun at all within the park. Their concealed carry laws are mainly to help with the transportation of firearms.
Additional Information About Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is a breathtaking destination in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, a large area home to 1,600 kilometers of streams. There are hundreds of large sequoia trees in Mariposa Grove, including the 1,800-year-old Grizzly Giant, which stands 209 feet tall and dominates the area. The plunge of 2,425 feet makes Yosemite Falls the world’s fifth-highest.
Half Dome, a much more remarkable vertical sheered peak caused by earthquakes and weathering, stands at nearly a mile in height. Experienced and daring rock climbers go to it and the surrounding granite monolith El Capitan, which stands at an astounding 3,593 feet.
Yosemite is one of the few places in the United States to observe a lunar rainbow, which only appears during the summer when a full moon generates enough light for the mist of a waterfall to refract its beams.
Also found here are yellow-bellied marmots, 262 species of birds, and the peregrine falcon, the world’s fastest animal, which can dive at speeds of up to 200 meters per second. These endangered Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep wear GPS collars so scientists can track their whereabouts and assess their health.
Best Time to Visit Yosemite National Park
The best time to visit Yosemite National Park is between the months of June to October.
Visitor Fees
$20.00 per person/cyclist for up to 7 days
$30.00 per motorcycle for up to 7 days
$35.00 per vehicle (with fewer than 15 passengers) for up to 7 days
$70.00 per one Yosemite Annual Pass
Interesting in visiting multiple National Parks this year?
Consider the America The Beautiful Annual Park Pass.
This annual park pass to gets you and some friends into all U.S. National Parks for $80.
They also offer Senior, Military, and other discounts.
Visitor Centers
Yosemite Valley Visitor Center
Address
9035 Village Dr,
Yosemite Valley, CA 95389
Phone Number
209-372-0200
Hours of Operation
Daily 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center
Address
Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center,
California 95389
Hours of Operation
Daily 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Be sure to check for seasonal closures.
Wawona Visitor Center
Address
8308 Wawona Rd,
Wawona, CA 95389
Hours of Operation
- Sunday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Monday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Tuesday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Wednesday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Thursday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Friday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Saturday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Be sure to check for seasonal closures.
Big Oak Flat Information Station
Address
6107 Big Oak Flat Rd,
Groveland, CA 95321
Hours of Operation
Daily 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Be sure to check for seasonal closures.
Yosemite Valley Wilderness Center
Address
Yosemite National Park Rd,
Yosemite Valley, CA 95389
Hours of Operation
Daily 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Be sure to check for seasonal closures.