Calm Mountain Retreats Yosemite

03/04/2025

06/19/2024

There is a lot of mid-week availability to visit Yosemite in July, making for a great mid-week vacation.

Vehicle reservations are required to enter the park on weekends and holidays between now and October 27th. For only 6 weeks - from July 1 to Aug 16 - vehicle reservations are required *every* day of the week.

Additional reservations become available 7 days before arrival, including both full-day and half-day passes (which allow entry after 12 PM).

There are many ways to enter or pass through the park without a reservation

A reservation is required to drive into or through Yosemite National Park on some days from April 13 through October 27, 2024, for those driving into the park between 5 am and 4 pm as follows:

06/18/2024

I had a last minute cancellation for Sunday 6/23 through 6/26. Anyone want to experience the joy of Oakhurst and Yosemite National Parks South Gate entrance?

06/03/2024

01/26/2024

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01/07/2024

While winter has just now come to Yosemite Valley, it's already time to book a reservation if you'll be visiting Yosemite National Park from April 13 through October 27, 2024. Reservations will go on sale TOMORROW, Friday, January 5, at 8 am PST. Reservations may go quickly! Be sure you have an account set up and are logged in by 8 am so you can book promptly at 8 am at https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10086745. Additional reservations will go on sale one week in advance.

ICYMI: A reservation will be required to drive into Yosemite from 5 am to 4 pm every day from July 1 through August 16, and only on weekends and holidays from April 13 through June 30 and August 17 through October 27. You do not need an additional reservation if you have a reservation for lodging in Yosemite Valley, Wawona, Yosemite West, Foresta, White Wolf, or Tuolumne Meadows, for any campground inside the park, or for a wilderness or Half Dome permit. You can find more details at https://go.nps.gov/reserve.