The Miners Inn
5181 Hwy 49 NMariposa, CA 95338
(888) 646-2244
About Yosemite
About Yosemite near Miner’s Inn Hotel
About 95% of Yosemite is designated wilderness, which means you can experience truly unspoiled natural beauty in a federally-protected environment that is both rugged and unique. The park's major sites can be viewed by automobile — some trails and facilities are even wheelchair-accessible.
Basic Information
Yosemite National Park includes almost 1,200 square miles of scenic wild lands that were set aside in 1890 to preserve a portion of the central Sierra Nevada stretching along California. The park ranges from 2,000 feet above sea level to more than 13,000 feet and has several major attractions:
- Alpine wilderness
- Three groves of Giant Sequoias
- Glacially carved Yosemite Valley
- Impressive waterfalls, cliffs and unusual rock formations
Entrance Fees (Subject to change. Refer to Yosemite website for updates.)
| Individual Entry (Bike, Foot) | $ 10.00 (Seven Day Pass) |
| Private Non-commercial Vehicle | $ 20.00 (Seven Day Pass) |
| Annual Pass (Good one year from date of purchase) | $ 40.00 |
| Gold Access Passport (Blind or permanently disabled) | Free (Lifetime - good in all national parks) |
| Golden Age Passport (One time fee - for those 62+) | $ 10.00 (Lifetime - good in all national parks) |
No Reservations are needed to enter Yosemite National Park
- Food service and groceries are available in the park.
- Wilderness permits are required for any overnight travel into the park's back country.
- Pets must be kept on a leash, and they are not allowed on trails, beaches, in the backcountry, or in public buildings.
- Regularly scheduled ranger-led walks, talks, evening programs, concessionaire-operated bus tours, guided horseback rides and bicycle rentals are available.
- There are four visitor centers in Yosemite National Park, offering books, maps, snacks and souvenirs.
- To prevent congestion and overcrowding, automobile access may be temporarily restricted in Yosemite on spring weekends and busy holiday weekends such as Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day.
- Appropriate dress includes layers that can be added or removed as the temperature dictates. Always include rain gear.
Helpful Links:
Mariposa, CA Visitors Bureau
Yosemite National Park Visitor Info
Government Site for Yosemite National Park
