Yosemite National Park will once again require reservations for visitors arriving by car beginning this spring as part of a new pilot program to manage visitation at the park.  The Peak Hours Plus program will be like previous versions of the timed program but will include more reservation slots for afternoon entries. Yosemite last required reservations during the 2022 season. They will be required from April through October, in three stages: on weekends from April 13 to June 30; every day from July 1 to August 16; and on weekends from August 17 to October 27. You can now purchase access online which will be required for vehicle entry to the park between 5:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. during the above periods. You will be able to choose between a full-day and half-day visit, which allows entry any time after noon, and both types are valid for three consecutive days. The charge is $2 per reservation, on top of the $35 entry fee.