One of America's most beautiful national parks now facing Disneyland-level crowds
Yosemite National Park is experiencing a significant increase in visitor numbers after the National Park Service lifted advance reservation requirements. March saw 225,817 visitors, a notable rise from 155,758 in the same month last year. While some reports describe the situation as overcrowded, park officials assert that high visitation is typical during certain periods.
- ▪Yosemite National Park had 225,817 visitors in March 2026, compared to 155,758 in March 2025.
- ▪The National Park Service recently removed advance reservation requirements for peak travel periods.
- ▪Officials state that high visitation periods are common, especially around holidays and weather-dependent events.
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Travel One of America's most beautiful national parks now facing Disneyland-level crowds Yosemite National Park no longer requires advance reservations, even during peak summer months By Andrea Margolis Fox News Published May 26, 2026 8:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Vandals deface a boulder and more at Yosemite National Park Vandals recently spray-painted graffiti on a boulder and other sites at Yosemite National Park. (Credit: Ando Arakelyan) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Months after federal officials instituted a new policy to bring more crowds to Yosemite National Park, tourists are apparently coming back with a vengeance.
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