That portion of the road, referred to in the winter months as the Badger Pass Road, has been open with occasional chain control restrictions. Storms or icy conditions are possible at any time, and all vehicles must carry snow chains. This recording is updated daily and as conditions change. The North Pines, Lower Pines, Crane Flat, Tamarack Flat, White Wolf, Yosemite Creek, Porcupine Flat, Tuolumne Meadows, and Bridalveil Creek Campgrounds are closed for the season. They will return to a reservation system late spring.
Camping is permitted only in designated campgrounds.
There are no RV-hookups or showers in park campgrounds. Visitors are reminded that sleeping in their vehicle overnight is only allowed in designated campsites. When park campgrounds are full, there may be sites available outside Yosemite. 120 east areas. Mail-in reservations are processed on the same schedule as those accepted by phone.