Regulations United States Yosemite Wilderness
Half Dome
Camping & bivouac and hiking
Regulations on 30 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
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Permit required
Hiking · 25 May to 14 Oct
Not in force on 30 October 2026
The dates are not exact.
Half Dome
The following permit restrictions are in effect for any person ascending any part of Sub Dome or any part of the Half Dome cables (see Sub Dome map in the appendix):
- - Each person ascending Half Dome by way of Sub Dome must have a permit when the cables are in place (typically from Memorial Day to Columbus Day, however, actual dates and time may vary depending on weather and environmental conditions)
- - Permits are valid from 12:01am to midnight for the date specified
- - Permits are single use
- - Up to 300 Permits will be issued daily
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Published by National Park Service, 27 May 2026 · Yosemite National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, May 2026
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Prohibited all year
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Camping is prohibited in the following areas (See Prohibited Camping Area Maps in appendix)
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- - Top of Half Dome
Published by National Park Service, 27 May 2026 · Yosemite National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, May 2026
In Yosemite National Park; In Yosemite Wilderness
Regulated zone
Yosemite National Park
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Regulated
Climbing · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Peregrine Falcon Nesting Protection
The areas identified by cliff name in the Area Protection – Peregrine Nesting Areas are closed from March 1 to July 15 each year or until the young falcons of the current year fledge. Route closures are updated periodically and can be found at Climbing Closures - Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
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Climbing
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The use of any motorized drilling device for the purpose of placing bolts or climbing equipment is prohibited.
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The use of glue, epoxy, cement, or any other adhesive to attach, reinforce, or alter handholds and/or footholds for rock climbing is prohibited.
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Fixed or temporary rock climbing anchors, but not climbing ropes, whether used for ascents or descents, may be left in place indefinitely. Unattended lines may be removed and impounded.
Published by National Park Service, 27 May 2026 · Yosemite National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, May 2026
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Regulated
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Camping, bivouacking, or sleeping overnight in the vicinity of the base of any cliff, mountain or route to be climbed, and which is located outside designated Wilderness, is prohibited. 36 CFR §2.10(a); 36 CFR §2.10(b)(10)
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Camping is prohibited in the following areas:
- - Any area within four trail miles of a trailhead in or near:
- - Yosemite Valley
- - Hetch Hetchy
- - Wawona
- - Glacier Point (except during the seasonal Glacier Point Road closure, see winter camping closure map)
- - Tuolumne Meadows
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Camping is restricted to designated campgrounds in the following areas: (See Designated Campground Maps in the appendix)
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Camping is prohibited at all times within 25 feet of a stream, river or body of water.
Published by National Park Service, 27 May 2026 · Yosemite National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, May 2026
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Permit required
Paragliding · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
(c) Powerless flight. The use of devices designed to carry persons through the air in powerless flight is allowed at times and locations designated by the superintendent, pursuant to the terms and conditions of a permit.
Published by National Park Service · 36 CFR § 7.16 Yosemite National Park
Regulated zone
Yosemite Wilderness
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Permit required
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Wilderness Camping
All persons who wish to sleep overnight, camp, bivouac, or are in possession of equipment designed for overnight use in the wilderness/backcountry, must obtain and carry with them at all times a wilderness permit (at least one permit per group).
Published by National Park Service, 27 May 2026 · Yosemite National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, May 2026