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Yosemite Drops Day-Use Reservations for 2026 — What It Actually Changes for Summer Visitors

Yosemite National Park has eliminated its day-use reservation requirement for 2026. Entry is first-come, first-served again — but the practical challenges that drove reservations haven't gone away.

Jun 4, 2026National Park Service / Yosemite National Park