{"id":83175,"date":"2025-05-13T08:25:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T08:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cred.ai\/news\/?p=83175"},"modified":"2025-05-13T17:15:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T17:15:25","slug":"yosemite-reinstates-summer-reservation-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cred.ai\/news\/2025\/05\/13\/yosemite-reinstates-summer-reservation-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Yosemite Reinstates Summer Reservation System"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Planning a summer trip to Yosemite? This year, you&#8217;ll need more than sunscreen and hiking boots to enjoy the country&#8217;s most-visited national park.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The iconic California destination is reinstating its reservation system for peak summer dates, so spontaneous road trips might not cut it. Whether you\u2019re driving in, biking through, or just vibing on foot, you\u2019ll need to book ahead, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/ktla.com\/news\/california\/yosemite-now-requiring-reservations-on-peak-visitor-days\/\">KTLA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cThis system ensures all visitors, whether they plan in advance or decide last minute, can experience the park each day,\u201d park officials said in a statement shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcbayarea.com\/news\/california\/yosemite-national-park-entrance-reservations\/3856990\/\"><i>NBC Bay Area<\/i><\/a>. \u201cIt also spreads visitation across the day so that visitors have a better experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\">Reservations are required between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. during Memorial Day weekend, Labor Day weekend, and daily from June 15 to August 15.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">After 2 p.m., it\u2019s first come, first served\u2014but don\u2019t try to jump the line. \u201cIf you are planning to visit after peak hours, please do not arrive before 2 p.m.,\u201d officials warned. \u201cVehicles blocking roads will be cited.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Reservations are now live on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recreation.gov\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Recreation.gov<\/span><\/a>, and they go <i>fast<\/i>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cReservations sell out almost immediately,\u201d the park warned. \u201cEven if you\u2019re logged on by 8 a.m., there is no guarantee you will be able to get a reservation.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you\u2019ve already booked a campsite, hotel stay, or commercial tour, you\u2019re good to go\u2014no separate entry reservation required, per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfgate.com\/home\/article\/about-sfgate-15613713.php\">SFGate<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Bottom line: If Yosemite\u2019s on your summer bingo card, don\u2019t wait to lock in your spot.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a summer trip to Yosemite? 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