Great information thank you 🙏 glad I came across your channel. Congratulations on your channel.

@DirtInMyShoes

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank you!!

@DirtInMyShoes

28 күн бұрын

You're welcome!

Very helpful. Thanks from Germany 👍

@DirtInMyShoes

21 күн бұрын

Happy to help!

Thanks so much for clearing up the government's confusing process. I was feeling bummed that I had made travel plans and reservations then thought I also needed the Entrance Reservation. We will be visiting mid-week in May.

@DirtInMyShoes

2 ай бұрын

You're so welcome! Enjoy Yosemite!

Thankgod we came pass this video ! We arre traveling from Denmark and did'nt know about the entrance reservations......

@DirtInMyShoes

28 күн бұрын

Oh good! I hope you're able to get what you need!

Wow, This place is amazing, It's my favorite place in the world and It's the most beautiful place there is. This place is awesome because There are big mountains and There are so many forests. There are so many trees in this place and Trees are these wonderful things that grow outside, They make our planet beautiful. I enjoyed your video and I'd like to go there someday. Greetings from Lima, Peru. 🇵🇪🦙🇺🇸🗽🏞️🌎🙂👍

@DirtInMyShoes

3 ай бұрын

So true!

Noon/half day reservations must arrive at noon or later on the first day reserved. Day two and day three you may access the park at any time.

@DirtInMyShoes

18 сағат бұрын

Yes, thank you for your comment. They changed that policy after I recorded this video, so there has been some confusion around those half-day reservations!

The funny thing is, it’s often easier to get a campground reservation than it is to get an entrance reservation. You can generally always find a campground reservation at one of the campgrounds. But people often don’t cancel entrance reservations since you aren’t getting any money back if you do. Yes, a campground costs more. But if you REALLY want to go to Yosemite on a particular day and can’t get a ticketed entry, this is an option.

@DirtInMyShoes

Ай бұрын

It's certainly an option :)

Take the YART bus, then free shuttle

@DirtInMyShoes

Ай бұрын

It's a great option!

Will you be posting a video for the vehicle reservation system at Glacier NP soon?

@DirtInMyShoes

5 ай бұрын

Next week!

Thank you for great video. It's still not clear to me if I can enter the park multiple times over these 3 days or just once?

@DirtInMyShoes

3 ай бұрын

You can enter and exit and much as you want during the dates/times of your reservation!

Register for the last 2 weeks of February to see the firefall! It's an awesome sight!

@DirtInMyShoes

5 ай бұрын

Yes, for sure!

Thank you - your post is so helpful. Can I ask, if I drive into the park after 4pm and have a 2 night reservation at Tenya Lodge, would I need a permit for day 2 & 3? Or, would the lodging allow me to enter without reservation? Thanks again

@DirtInMyShoes

25 күн бұрын

You'll need a reservation! Tenaya Lodge is not inside of the park and doesn't count toward the reservation process in Yosemite. Good luck!

Last year (2023) we could get in the park any time. There was a long line to the entrance, but then we could freely get in around 2pm without any of these nonsense entrance reservations. At first I though:"Lots of cars probably means - no parking". But NO! People come and go, there were parking spots all the time. We could attend Mariposa Grove, Tunnel view, Yosemite Valley and Lower Yosemite Fall all in one day. We are not rich people to book 500-1000 bucks per night hotel. We come and go and it's 3 and half hours to drive to Yosemite for us, no including entrance line waiting time (could be another 1.5 hours). We could get up at 6 or 7am and have a full day in Yosemite, moving from place to place, taking pictures. If 5am-4pm is no go without reservations now, what do we suppose to do? Start driving to Yosemite around 1am to get in the park without reservations? It drives me absolutely mad. What would even people do in 5am in the morning? Wondering around with flashlights? Coming after 4pm will leave us about 4 hours before sunset. So we would have on the road about 8-9.5 hours in total to spend about 4 hours in the park? This is deeply upsetting. It looks like whoever made this reservation thing is taking an advantage (or even on the take), forcing people to spend not only for entrance itself ($35), but now for reservations entrance which are impossible to get, therefore pushing people to rent a campground or hotel. This is not a crowd control this is an extortion.

@DirtInMyShoes

4 күн бұрын

The reservation system definitely has its pros and cons, but I understand the frustration.

@SergSpace

4 күн бұрын

@@DirtInMyShoes What pros? There will be a long line at the entrance of those who had the reservation first, then it will be even longer of those who had no chance to reserve. In any case park will not be less busier. What do you think people without reservations would do? Turn around? If I'll have 5 hours drive I won't move an inch until they let me in. Let's see the angry mob honking behind me.

10:55 No need reservations in gray out calendar days? Now it's even more confusing. This reservation page shows :"July 1 through August 16: A reservation is required from 5 am to 4 pm every day." and yet the calendar shows those gray out days also. According to you, those day do not require a reservation and we just come in. But calendar have mark notes like A - for Available, Grey out squares - Unavailable, N/R - not released yet.

@DirtInMyShoes

4 күн бұрын

You need to look at this calendar to determine if a reservation is needed on the day you are there: www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/reservations.htm If it is, then you'll need to go to recreation.gov to see what's available. If your date is greyed-out on recreation.gov, that means that everything has already been snatched up and you will need to try for a last-minute reservation as it gets closer to your travel date.

@SergSpace

4 күн бұрын

@@DirtInMyShoes It looks like you didn't read my comment. You stated that gray out days do not require reservations, when calendar shows that they are simply not available. It doesn't say: Reservations are not required on gray out days it says: Unavailable. Anyway, this is an opened space. The reservation is ridiculous redundancy and money collection. People could just park on side of the road. What with those "No Parking" signs on side of the road, which haven't been there before? The more people come the more entrance fee collection. Whoever come up with this restriction just restrict money flow in. Not enough parking, make more parking. Set up mobile restrooms in busy season. Extra money in busy season - hire extra help. business will prosper, everybody is happy.

On the calendar, the legend for grey says "Unavailable". Can someone confirm whether this means reservation is Unavailable ? It seems to differ from what is mentioned in this video.

@DirtInMyShoes

3 ай бұрын

It likely means that those reservations have already been released and snatched up. As it gets closer to the date when they release the last-minute reservations for that date, it should change to NR.

So just to make sure I want to go into the park September 19th (Thursday) & leave the 20th (Friday). Would that mean I don't need a reservation? I just want to hike & camp 1 night.

@DirtInMyShoes

4 ай бұрын

As long as its not a weekend or holiday, you won't need one!

Can you get a reservation when you get to the park? Or if I’m trying to go there last minute can I still get a reservation online if it’s on a Saturday?

@DirtInMyShoes

2 ай бұрын

You can't get a reservation when you get there. You need to do it online in advance!

Thanks! So I’m assuming the half day reservation works similar to the full day. I was able to get only a Half day reservation for July 3rd but good chance I won’t make it in time from 12pm-4pm that day. I should be able to get in July 4th early morning though right?

@DirtInMyShoes

16 күн бұрын

That is correct!

@AbrahamsYTC

13 күн бұрын

@@DirtInMyShoesthanks! 😊

What if you are camping in the park? Would you need one?

@DirtInMyShoes

5 ай бұрын

If it's a NP campground within the park boundaries, then no extra reservation needed.

I have a permit for the week of July 21st. It is my first time visiting Yosemite. I have no idea where to start. I received an email to verify my plan for my time there. Where can I get some help

@DirtInMyShoes

5 ай бұрын

I have a fully planned out Yosemite Itinerary that will walk you through everything you need! www.dirtinmyshoes.com/yosemite-itinerary/

How to access Yosemite park before it opens? I don't have reservations.

@DirtInMyShoes

Ай бұрын

I cover that at the end of the video!

In case i get a ticket for the time i visit yosemite, can i buy the america is beautiful pass there or do i have to purchase it in advance?

@DirtInMyShoes

14 күн бұрын

You can buy it when you get there.

@dovakhiin8097

14 күн бұрын

@@DirtInMyShoes thank you!

I went to buy my tickets and it won't allow me. It is for July 26 & 27. Is it too late? Do you have to go on the site at 7:50 am still?

@DirtInMyShoes

21 күн бұрын

You've already missed the initial release, so you'll have to try again when they release the last-minute reservations.

So Friday may 24 I don’t need reservations correct ?

@DirtInMyShoes

2 ай бұрын

Correct!

Lodging reservation is an exemption to the entrance reservation?

@DirtInMyShoes

24 күн бұрын

If it's in the park boundaries, then yes!

Sooo it costs $2 to get in to Yosemite? Or do you pay the $2 online reservation and then pay the $35 entrance fee in person?

@DirtInMyShoes

Ай бұрын

You have to pay them both: the $2 online before you go and then the entrance fee in person when you get there.

@phoenxMK

Ай бұрын

Thanks for clearing that up!

I am confused, can someone help! What if you have a vehicle? Do you still need to pay the $35 reservation fee? Or, does the reservation fee only relate to the $2? I want to get tickets for 29/08 and 30/08. Thank you!

@DirtInMyShoes

14 күн бұрын

You need to pay the $35 park entrance fee when you arrive at the park. The $2 reservation fee is different and must be done online when you get your reservation, as outlined in this video. Good luck!

@willcollomosse5414

14 күн бұрын

@@DirtInMyShoes Thank you for the reply. Does this mean for the dates listed above, I do not need to make a reservation and pay the $2 fee (even if driving through peak times). Only the $35 fee for the car upon arrival? The website says this "Driving through the park also requires a reservation if entering between 5 am and 4 pm (on days a reservation is required)." hence the confusion. Thanks for the help!

@DirtInMyShoes

14 күн бұрын

@@willcollomosse5414 if the dates you are visiting are not highlighted in green on this calendar, then you don't need the $2 reservation, but you will still need to pay the $35 entrance fee when you get there: www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/reservations.htm

@willcollomosse5414

14 күн бұрын

@@DirtInMyShoes Thank you for the help

If I enter before 5 a.m. then I don't need a reservation?

@DirtInMyShoes

2 ай бұрын

Correct!

@aaronmkeith1622

2 ай бұрын

@@DirtInMyShoes They make sure NOT to tell you this anywhere on the website.

If you have half day reservation, I read that the first day you can enter only in the noon but other days you can enter anytime Can someone please confirm this

@DirtInMyShoes

16 күн бұрын

Yes, that is correct!

@athulliapaulose

14 күн бұрын

@@DirtInMyShoes thank you!