Yosemite National Park

National park · Mariposa County

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These U.S. National Parks Require Reservations This Summer

"Vehicle reservations were required during the summer of 2024, but the park has not yet announced whether timed-entry vehicle reservations will be required for the upcoming summer; updates are expected soon and visitors should watch the park website or recreation.gov." - Katie Nadworny Katie Nadworny Katie Nadworny is an Istanbul-based writer who specializes in stories at the intersection of culture and politics in Turkey, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. She has lived in Turkey for nearly a decade and has traveled extensively around the region. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

https://www.travelandleisure.com/every-us-national-park-that-requires-reservations-summer-2025-11723931

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