Regulations United States Yosemite National Park
Yabo Boulder
Climbing
Regulations on 30 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
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Prohibited all year
Climbing · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
The “Yabo Boulder” (37.727833, -119.624377) and all climbing activities and routes on the boulder are closed.
Published by National Park Service, 27 May 2026 · Yosemite National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, May 2026
In Yosemite National Park
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