Trailhead

Yosemite Creek Trailhead

Tioga Road, Yosemite National Park, California

About this place

Yosemite Creek Trailhead is a source-backed overnight access point in Yosemite National Park. Kampilo publishes only the official trail geometry and permit or camp authorization options represented in the mapped catalog.

The mapped line is a planning reference rather than a guarantee of current access. Confirm road, parking, trail, weather, fire, permit, and closure conditions with the land manager before departure.

Seasonal access

Closures & seasonal access

Overnight parking restriction: October 15–Road reopening in spring

Place closure

No recurring date-based closure of Yosemite Creek Trailhead itself is published, but the dated approach or parking limits below apply. Posted gates and emergency orders still control.

Seasonal access

Seasonal Yosemite Creek Road: Use the signed Yosemite Creek entry only when Tioga Road and the unpaved Yosemite Creek spur are open. Check washouts, vehicle suitability, the campground gate, and overnight-parking restrictions. Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road usually close for snow from about November into late May or June. Valley, Wawona, and Hetch Hetchy access use different road and gate rules.

Before driving

Road opening and closing dates are condition-driven. Check park conditions and the selected trailhead parking page immediately before travel.

Approach, parking, or service windows

  • Overnight parking restrictionOctober 15 → Road reopening in spring

    Overnight parking is prohibited on Tioga Road and associated lots, and on Glacier Point Road beyond Badger Pass, beginning October 15 until the applicable road reopens in spring.

    Official source

Map

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Latitude
37.826280° N
Longitude
119.596638° W

Sources

Yosemite National Park Trails — snapped official trail pointYosemite National Park Wilderness PermitsYosemite National Park current conditionsYosemite National Park — wilderness trailheadsYosemite National Park — trailhead parkingYosemite National Park — seasons and seasonal roadsYosemite National Park — current conditions