Getting to Tuolumne Meadows If you're driving from the Yosemite Valley, take CA Hwy 120 west to Tuolumne Meadows. ... In summer, you can take a shuttle bus to Tuolumne Meadows from the Valley or use the YARTS Highway 120 bus.

Do you need reservations for Tuolumne Meadows?

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For 2021, Tuolumne Meadows is fully on reservations; no first come, first serve sites are available. Group sites are closed. Horse site reservations may only be made by calling 209-375-9535. You must have a horse with you to camp in horse sites, no exceptions.

Can you drive Highway 120 Yosemite?

The Tioga Road (Highway 120 through the park, from Crane Flat to Tioga Pass) is usually closed from November through late May or early June. (View a list of opening and closing dates.) When the Tioga Road is closed, alternate routes are available to get to various destinations.

Can you drive through Yosemite Valley right now?

Yosemite is open with some services limited due to COVID-19.

Can I drive through Tioga Pass?

Tioga Road over Tioga Pass is located in the eastern portion of Yosemite National Park and provides a way to drive through the park's high country, connecting Yosemite Valley with Highway 395. It was built in the late 1930s and is the highest highway pass in California.

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Do I need a reservation to drive Tioga Pass?

Passing through the park via Tioga Road still requires a day-use reservation. If you have camping or lodging reservations inside the park, or if you have a Half Dome or wilderness permit, you do not need an additional reservation.

Is Tuolumne Meadows worth?

Tuolumne Meadows is perhaps Yosemite Valley's best-kept secret, but only because it's overshadowed in size and popularity by the nearby famous valley. ... However, while you're in the Yosemite area, Tuolumne Meadows is definitely a trip that's worth taking along a scenic highway to the 8,575-foot-high, sub-alpine meadow.

Is Tuolumne Meadows open now?

The Tioga Road is open approximately late May or June through October or November. Food, water, and other services may not be available in Tuolumne Meadows within the first month after the Tigoa Road opens and from September until the Tioga Road closes.

Is Tuolumne Meadows part of Yosemite National Park?

Tuolumne Meadows (/tuˈɒləmi/) is a gentle, dome-studded, sub-alpine meadow area along the Tuolumne River in the eastern section of Yosemite National Park in the United States. Its approximate location is 37°52.5′N 119°21′W. Its approximate elevation is 8,619 feet (2,627 m).

Can you drive through Yosemite without a day pass?

You can drive through the park to reach a destination on the other side of the park without a reservation. The entrance station ranger will provide a time-stamped permit valid for the time needed to travel from entrance to entrance. You must drive the most direct route to exit the park; stopping is prohibited.

Can I take 120 through Yosemite?

Tioga Road (Hwy 120 through the park) and Glacier Point Road are temporarily closed.

How long does it take to drive Hwy 120 through Yosemite?

The name of the road, which you may not find that interesting but is useful to orient yourself, is California State Route 120 (or more simply Highway 120). The travel time without ever stopping (from Crane Flat Campground to Lee Vining) is about 1.5 hours, but it's very difficult that you don't make at least one stop!

Do I need a permit to drive through Yosemite?

Under this public use limit, all vehicles entering Yosemite National Park must possess and display a vehicle permit issued by Yosemite National Park. Presence or operation of a vehicle inside Yosemite National Park without a vehicle permit is prohibited.

Can you swim in Tuolumne Meadows?

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The Tuolumne River is an excellent choice for high-country swimming, with many easy-to-reach sandy-bottomed pools and slightly warmer temperatures than other High Sierra rivers. ... If you don't mind hiking a bit further, the Lyell Fork also has some great (albeit shallow) swimming areas.

Will Tuolumne Meadows Open 2021?

The group sites are not open in 2021. Tuolumne Meadows Campground: On March 15, reservations (required in 2021) will become available for July 15–August 14. The Tuolumne Meadows Campground will open July 15–September 20 with 137 sites (and also 4 horse sites). The group sites are not open in 2021.

Can you drive to Taft Point?

The trailhead starts at the Sentinal Dome / Taft Point stop on the shuttle, and there is limited parking if you drive yourself to the trailhead. During the summer, they require you to take the shuttle from 10 AM to 4:30 PM, but you can usually drive yourself if you go before or after.

Does Tuolumne Meadows Campground have showers?

Showers: Showers are available in Yosemite Valley at Curry Village or Housekeeping Camp. ... The dump station is located on Tioga Road, west of the campground.

Can you swim in Tenaya Lake?

The surface of Tenaya Lake has an elevation of 8,150 feet. It is sometimes referred to as the “Jewel of the High Country” and it a popular spot for kayaking, boating, swimming and even sunbathing.

Are dogs allowed in Tuolumne Meadows?

Dogs are allowed at Tuolumne Meadows, but they must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet when outside your vehicle. For more information on pet restrictions, please call (209) 372-4025. Or, browse all pet friendly campgrounds and RV resorts in Yosemite National Park if you're still looking.

How many people have died on Vernal Falls?

The year before, the river carried three young people over the top of 317-foot Vernal as a crowd of helpless picnickers watched in horror. At least 14 people have gone over falls along the Mist Trail in the last 10 years. None survived.

Is the drive to Yosemite scary?

In general, the roads are fine - and worst thing you will find is being behind a super slow vacation recreational vehicle). If you are going to Sequoia as well this trip use 180 in and out of the park only (the road to 3 Rivers area is scary - and not worth driving.).

What is the best month to visit Yosemite National Park?

The best times to visit Yosemite are May and September, when the park is accessible, but not too crowded. It's important to know that many roads and trails in Yosemite are closed for the majority of the year due to snow.

Can you camp at Elizabeth Lake Yosemite?

The campground is near the eastern end of Tuolumne Meadows, just east of the general store. Pull in at a small stone building with a "campground reservations" sign on it; the campground is just behind. The trailhead is roughly half a mile from the campground entrance, and you can drive directly to it.

Is Tenaya Lake open?

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With Highway 120/Tioga Pass Road running along it's north shore, Tenaya Lake is incredibly accessible when the seasonal road is open, typically from May through October. The views surrounding the lake are spectacular.