Conservation
Yosemite sees record visits with minimal entrance delays, survey shows
A new NPS survey reports 96% of Yosemite guests rate their experience as good or excellent and most face little to no wait time.
Source: National Park Service · 2026-09-28
Photo: U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region via flickr
The National Park Service released preliminary results from its peak-season visitor survey for Yosemite National Park. The data show that 96% of respondents rated their recreational experience as good or excellent, and 91% said they waited less than 15 minutes or none at all when entering the park. The rise in visitor numbers has not led to longer lines, suggesting effective crowd-management during the busy season.
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