Yosemite National Park
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March 28, 2017 –  After last years record setting number of visitors to Yosemite National Park January 2017 began the year slower as the number of visitors was down by 15% compared to January 2016.
 
The Arch Rock Entrance Station (Mariposa -Highway 140) had a decrease of visitors by auto of 7.3% compared to January 2016. Year to date numbers show a decrease of visitors by auto of 7.3%.
  
The Big Oak Flat Entrance Station (Groveland - Highway 120) had a decrease of visitors by auto of 16.1% compared to January 2016. Year to date numbers show a decrease of visitors by auto of 16.1%.
  
The South Entrance (Oakhurst - Highway 41) had a decrease of visitors by auto of 19.2% compared to January 2016. Year to date numbers show a decrease of visitors by auto of 19.2%.
  
The total recreation visitors to Yosemite National Park for January 2017 was down by 15.0% compared to January 2016. Year to date numbers show a decrease of recreation visitors of 15.0%.




Source: NPS