Mariposa Grove Commercial Bus Parking
Timed entry · California ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Yosemite National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 6,115 ft
- Elevation
The Mariposa Grove, near Yosemite's South Entrance, contains about 500 mature giant sequoias, which are among the largest living things on Earth. The Mariposa Grove is a popular destination, drawing hundreds of visitors each day who meander along the pathways among some of the largest trees in the world. Bus parking reservations are required for all commercial and non commercial operators with vehicles over 21 feet in length arriving at the Mariposa Grove. The reservation must be obtained by the transportation operator or the tour company. Individual (private) vehicles do not require a reservation and may park in the Mariposa Grove Day Use Parking area.
Getting there
Take Highway 41 north from Fresno, Highway 140 east from Merced, Highway 120 east from Manteca, or Highway 120 west from Lee Vining into Yosemite National Park. Follow signs to Mariposa Grove.
37.50980, -119.60470 · 37°30'35.3"N 119°36'16.9"W
Typical weather
Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 44°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 45 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 63 | 73 | 80 | 80 | 75 | 64 | 53 | 44 |
| Low °F | 27 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 37 | 44 | 51 | 49 | 45 | 37 | 30 | 26 |
| Precip in | 7.6 | 6.7 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 2.2 | 3.3 | 5.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Mariposa Grove Commercial Bus Parking
- Can you reserve a site at Mariposa Grove Commercial Bus Parking?
- Yes, Mariposa Grove Commercial Bus Parking is reservable through Recreation.gov.
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Contact
- Phone (209) 372-0200
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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