Wawona Visitor Center at Hill's Studio

About Wawona Visitor Center at Hill's Studio

The Wawona Visitor Center has an information desk, wilderness permit desk, and Yosemite Conservancy bookstore. It includes an exhibit of Thomas Hill’s work, recreating a "salon hanging"—paintings covering the wall from floor to ceiling, typical of Victorian galleries in the nineteenth century. In the winter, self-registration wilderness permits are available on the front porch. You must bring your own bear canister when the information station is closed. This facility is wheelchair accessible.

How to Get There

The Wawona Visitor Center is located next to the Wawona Hotel along the Wawona Road (continuation of Highway 41 inside the park). Park at the hotel and walk to the visitor center or park at the Wawona Store and Pioneer Gift Shop parking area, located just north of the hotel, and follow the marked path up the hill located near the restrooms at the end of the parking lot. This path is not accessible.

Plan Your Visit to Wawona Visitor Center at Hill's Studio

Heading to Wawona Visitor Center at Hill's Studio? 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)