Yosemite Valley Welcome Center

About Yosemite Valley Welcome Center

The Yosemite Valley Welcome Center is the destination for visitor information in Yosemite Valley. The welcome center has an information desk, informational exhibits, and a Yosemite Conservancy bookstore. The welcome center is located near Yosemite Village Parking and the Village Store in Yosemite Valley (shuttle stops 1 and 2.) In the winter, self-registration wilderness permits for Yosemite Valley trailheads are available. This facility is wheelchair accessible.

How to Get There

The Yosemite Valley Welcome Center is located in Yosemite Valley, near the Yosemite Village Parking Area. You can access the welcome center by walking from the parking area or using the free shuttle in Yosemite Valley and exiting at stop 2.

Plan Your Visit to Yosemite Valley Welcome Center

Heading to Yosemite Valley Welcome Center? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)