# Yosemite National Park

## Short answer

60% by lottery 24 weeks before start date; leftovers first come, first served from about 22 weeks out; 40% released 7 days ahead. Preseason lottery Mar 1–31 (Eastern time); results mid-April. Daily lottery during the hiking season: apply two days before, midnight–4 p.m. PT; results that night.

## Last verified

Last verified October 15, 2026 against the official pages linked here.

## Cite this page

Parks Ahead, “Yosemite National Park”, https://parksahead.com/parks/yosemite/, last verified October 15, 2026.

Permits and deadlines we checked for Yosemite National Park.

- Yosemite wilderness permits. Confirmed rule. Rolling lottery (24 weeks) + 1-week release
- Half Dome permits (Yosemite). Published recurring schedule. Preseason lottery + daily lottery

No dated condition note is on file.