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FAQ's
FAQ's
Welcome to the Home of Yosemite's Frequently Asked Questions area of our site.
- Are Permits Required To Climb Half Dome?
- Where can I go gold panning?
- What is the fee to enter Yosemite?
- Is there transportation to Yosemite National Park from Mariposa County?
- What is the travel time to Yosemite National Park from Mariposa County?
- Where can I go white water rafting?
- When is Tioga Pass open?
- Is there a grocery store in Mariposa?
- Are there places to dine and shop in Mariposa County?
- Are there lakes in Mariposa for fishing/swimming?
Are Permits Required To Climb Half Dome?
Yosemite National Park will implement the Half Dome Cables Day Use Permit Interim Program beginning this summer for ascending the Half Dome cables on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.No permits will be required for the Half Dome cables Monday through Thursday.
Weekend and holidays permit reservations will be accepted starting Monday, March 1, at 7:00 a.m. PST, for the months of May and June, 2010.Permits for July and August 2010 will be available on April1, 2010. For September and October 2010, on May 1, 2010. Reservations are available at 7:00 a.m. Pacific time.
300 permits will be available for each day, with a limit of 4 permits per reservation.
All permits will be available through recreation.gov, with no permits available for pick-up at the park. There is a fee of $1.50 per permit reservation.
Where can I go gold panning?
Bagby Recreational Area: 1-800-468-8889Briceburg Recreation Area: 209-966-3192
Coulterville Visitors Center: 209-878-3074
Fielding Trading Post: 209-878-0820
Jackson’s Prospecting Excursions:209-966-4827 or 1-800-288-7759
Yosemite Rock and Gift: 209-966-2127
What is the fee to enter Yosemite?
When you enter the park you will pay a fee of$20.00 per car or $10.00 per person, and your pass is valid for seven days. An Annual pass is available for $40.00.Is there transportation to Yosemite National Park from Mariposa County?
Yes, along Hwy 140 the Yosemite Area Regional Transport System (YARTS) offers transportation.For more information call (877) 989-2787, or visit www.yarts.com
What is the travel time to Yosemite National Park from Mariposa County?
Depending on your location in Mariposa- Hwy 140, Hwy 49, Hwy 41, or Hwy 120- you’re just minutes from the Parks Southern, Western, Or Northern entrances.Where can I go white water rafting?
Yosemite Raft Rentals in Curry: 209-372-8319Zephyr Whitewater Expeditions: 209-379-2007
When is Tioga Pass open?
Clearing of the Tioga Road begins on or about April 15 each year and usually takes between one and two months. Predicting when the road will open is not possible, even in late spring, because weather in April and May can affect plowing progress significantly.Is there a grocery store in Mariposa?
Yes, there are two. Pioneer Market is located at 5034 Coakley circle, and 49’er Market is located at 5190 Hwy 49 N.Are there places to dine and shop in Mariposa County?
Mariposa County and Yosemite National Park Offer a wide range of dining and shopping options to satisfy every taste or item a visitor is looking for. From four diamond restaurants to diners, Mariposa County has everything a tourist could want and more. Please see our website for directory and details.Are there lakes in Mariposa for fishing/swimming?
Lake McClure and Lake McSwain are both available for a variety of water recreation activities including camping,fishing and swimming. Contact 1-800-468-8889Also local to Mariposa County is Lake Don Pedro 209-852-2396, and the Merced Wild and Scenic River 209-379-9414
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