Yosemite is not the only national park facing challenges due to recent staffing ... including Arches and Rocky Mountain, are still accepting reservations for the summer 2025 season or have indicated ...

After months of uncertainty, the Trump administration has approved a new pilot reservation system for Yosemite.

While hundreds of parks are free to enter, others use timed entry and other reservation methods to control crowds — but that also means you may need to secure your spot well in advance.