Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park Introduction

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Yosemite National Park encompasses nearly 1,200 square miles of California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Park was one of the first wilderness parks established in the United States and ranges in altitude from 2,000 feet to more than 13,000 feet above sea level. Yosemite National Park has a variety of terrain, from picturesque valleys with granite cliffs and spectacular waterfalls to giant sequoia trees and expansive wilderness areas.

Camping at Yosemite National Park

One of the crown jewels of the National Park System, Yosemite National Park is a must see for the camper, backpacker, or anyone who appreciates the outdoors. Yosemite National Park is located in the central Sierra Nevada of California and lies 150 miles east of San Francisco and only a six-hour drive from Los Angeles. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, giant sequoia groves, and biological diversity.

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