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Half Dome at sunset in Yosemite National Park.

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Yosemite National Park

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Source: NPS: wilderness permit reservations

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Status at a glance

Yosemite wilderness permits

Confirmed rule

Rolling lottery (24 weeks) + 1-week release

Half Dome permits (Yosemite)

Published recurring schedule

Preseason lottery + daily lottery

NPS: current alerts and conditions

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Permits and reservation windows

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May 2027
Yosemite wilderness permitsRolling lottery (24 weeks) + 1-week release Yosemite wilderness (trips May–Oct): lottery 24 weeks out; 40% released 7 days out
Half Dome permits (Yosemite)Preseason lottery + daily lottery Half Dome daily lottery (in season): 2 days ahead, midnight–4 p.m. PT
Mar 2027 Apr 2027

Confirmed rule Published recurring schedule 2027 TBA

NPS: wilderness permit reservations · NPS: current alerts and conditions · NPS: Half Dome permits

Alerts and closures

No dated condition note is on file.

NPS: current alerts and conditions