Is there a Yosemite City?

Yosemite Village is located in the center of the national park, on the north side of Yosemite Valley.

What is the address of Yosemite?

Located in the heart of Yosemite at 9035 Village Drive, the Yosemite Valley Visitors Center is your home for information on all things Yosemite.

What major cities are near Yosemite?

Major cities near Yosemite National Park

• 78 miles to Fresno, California.
• 79 miles to Modesto, California.
• 94 miles to Stockton, CA.
• 116 miles to Sacramento, California.
• 117 miles to Reno, NV.
• 131 miles to San Jose, California.
• 133 miles to Fremont, California.
• 147 miles to Oakland, California.

What is the closest major city to Yosemite?

Major cities near Yosemite National Park

• 77 miles to Fresno, California.
• 79 miles to Modesto, California.
• 95 miles to Stockton, CA.
• 117 miles to Sacramento, California.
• 117 miles to Reno, NV.
• 132 miles to San Jose, California.
• 134 miles to Fremont, California.
• 147 miles to Oakland, California.

Where is Yosemite National Park in California?

Yosemite National Park is located in central California, about 140 miles (225 kilometers) east of the city of San Francisco. It is known for its impressive granite mountains and for its many waterfalls. The park was established in 1890.

What was the meaning of the name Yosemite?

Its literal meaning is "those who kill." The Yosemite people were called murderers by other tribes who feared them. Common misspellings include "Yosimite National Park" and "Yosmite National Park." WHAT IS THE ENTRY PRICE? The National Park System requires all guests to purchase a National Parks Pass. All passports can be purchased in person.

How big is Yosemite?

Yosemite. First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles you can find deep valleys, vast meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a large wilderness area, and much more.

What can you do in Yosemite National Park?

First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles you can find deep valleys, vast meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a large wilderness area, and much more.