Yosemite High Sierra Camps to Remain Closed in 2025

Why this matters: The closure disrupts travel plans for many and highlights the challenges of managing resources in national parks.

The Yosemite High Sierra Camps, spaced 6 to 10 miles apart along a loop trail, offer a unique glamping experience with amenities like tent cabins and prepared meals. The camps typically operate seasonally from June to September, depending on weather conditions. Visitors can book guided or unguided trips. This extended closure underscores the infrastructure challenges faced by the National Park Service (NPS) in maintaining these remote facilities. The lack of potable water and functioning toilets makes it impossible to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for visitors. Despite efforts to recycle and compost waste, the absence of essential utilities prevents the camps' full operation. The economic impact on local communities that rely on tourism revenue from park visitors could be significant. For updates, visit the Yosemite National Park website.

The camps are closed because potable water and toilets won't be available this summer.

Impacted guests can book alternate accommodations within the park and will be offered priority booking for next year's lottery.

The lottery for the 2026 season opens November 1 and closes November 30.

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