May 8, 2026 – Yosemite National Park officials announce some exciting spring news! The Glacier Point Road will open to vehicles on Saturday, May 9 at 8:00 a.m. There will be no drinking water available at Glacier Point. Vault toilets will be available. Parking at Glacier Point and throughout the park is limited. Arrive early in the morning to avoid long delays and full parking lots. The Glacier Point Tour will be operating once the road opens and is available for a fee: www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tours.htm.

There is no estimated opening date for Tioga Road, which is currently closed to both vehicle and bicycle traffic. Updates will be posted at: www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tioga.htm.  

Additionally, the shuttle is now operating daily between the Mariposa Grove Welcome Plaza and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mariposa Grove Road is only open to shuttles and vehicles displaying a disability placard. Learn more: www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/mg.htm.

Source & photo: NPS