National Park · California, United States
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is a national park in California, United States, covering 761,748 acres (308,269 ha), established in 1890; it recorded 4,278,413 visits in 2025.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | California, United States |
| Area | 761,748 acres (308,269 ha) |
| Established | 1890 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 4,278,413 |
| Highest point | Mount Lyell — 3,997 m (13,114 ft) |
| Coordinates | 37.8300° N, 119.5000° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park ( yoh-SEM-ih-tee) is a national park of the United States in California. It is bordered on the southeast by the Sierra National Forest and on the northwest by Stanislaus National Forest. The park is managed by the National Park Service and covers 1,187 mi2 (3,070 km2) in four counties – centered in Tuolumne and Mariposa, extending north and east to Mono and south to Madera. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, groves of giant sequoia, lakes, mountains, meadows, glaciers, and biological diversity.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
May to September — warm days and open roads; waterfalls peak in late spring
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Mariposa, California |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Fresno Yosemite International Airport |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
|---|---|
| Lodges | Lodges inside the park, including The Ahwahnee and Yosemite Valley Lodge |
Famous trails
- Mist Trail — 3.0 miles (4.8 km) — Moderate
- Half Dome Trail — 14.5 miles (23.3 km) — Hard
- Upper Yosemite Fall Trail — 7.2 miles (11.6 km) — Hard
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Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) · Fresno, United States · 73.8 miles away
- Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) · Reno, United States · 116.2 miles away
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF) · Sacramento, United States · 128.2 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Yosemite National Park?
Yosemite National Park is in California, United States (37.8300° N, 119.5000° W).
When was Yosemite National Park established?
Yosemite National Park was established in 1890, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Yosemite National Park?
Yosemite National Park covers 761,748 acres (308,269 ha).
How many people visit Yosemite National Park each year?
It recorded 4,278,413 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
What is the highest point in Yosemite National Park?
The highest point is Mount Lyell, at 3,997 metres (13,114 ft).
When is the best time to visit Yosemite National Park?
May to September — warm days and open roads; waterfalls peak in late spring.
Does Yosemite National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Yosemite National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Yosemite National Park?
The nearest town is Mariposa, California. The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yosemite_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/yose/ — Official park page.
- https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/hiking.htm — Named trails, as stated by the source.