Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road
Visitor Services
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Fees There is a fee to enter Yosemite National Park. |
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Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities Due to the nature of Yosemite National Park, it is common to see pedestrians and mountain bikes along the byway. National Park entrance fees are reduced for people entering on foot, bicycle, or...
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Camping For nearby campground reservations:
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Food Food services can be found at White Wolf and Tuolumne Meadows. |
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Gasoline Gas is available at Crane Flat, located at the intersection of Big Oak Flat Road and Tioga Road, except in the winter. White Wolf and Tuolumne Meadows also offer fuel services. |
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Lodging Lodging services can be found at White Wolf and Tuolumne Meadows. |
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Special Considerations
The maximum speed limit is 45 mph along the byway. There are limited fueling opportunities, and there is a National Park entrance fee. To protect Yosemite's wilderness, there are quotas for overnight use. Free wilderness permits are required and are available at ranger stations and visitor centers. Be sure to read the information you receive with your permit and observe all regulations.
The byway is closed by snow in late winter. Please call ahead for conditions at 209-372-0200.
Restrictions
Tioga Road is closed during the winter from Crane Flat Junction to Lee Vining due to snowfall. Please call 209-372-0200 for updated road and weather information. Also, there is a National Park entrance fee.
Seasons
- Best Time to Drive
The best time to drive the byway is from mid to late May through mid-November.
- High Season
June, July, and August are the busiest months to drive the byway.
Road Conditions
- To find up to date information about the road conditions along Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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