When to visit Yosemite National Park for camping, great weather, fewer crowds, and more.
It’s hard to top the beauty and magic of Yosemite National Park.
But Yosemite can enchant on even a brief visit.
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And since it’s open year-round, it doesn’t matterwhenyou go just that you go.
Yosemite’s basic tourist seasons can be broken down as follows.
For extra peace and quiet, visit in January, which is typically the park’s least busy month.
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For manageable crowds without wintry weather, try visiting during the shoulder seasons of late spring and early fall.
So if you want a drier trip, the best time tovisit Yosemiteis from June to September.
This time of year also offers optimal conditions for outdoor recreation.
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Opening dates for Yosemite’s seasonal campgrounds change each year and can vary significantly between sites.
Be warned: spots fill up quickly for the period between April and September.
Due to snowfall, Tioga Road is closed during the winter months.
In the summer, Tuolumne Meadows is rich in wildflowers.
