Spring Update Photos
Pictured above: 3.30.36_Convict Lake
Pictured above: 4.1.26 Upper Twin Lakes, Bridgeport
Pictured above: 4.1.26 Lower Twin Lakes, Bridgeport
Important Updates for Summer 2026
Yosemite National Park - No Reservation System
As of February 18, 2026, Yosemite National Park has announced that it will no longer use a vehicle reservation system in 2026. Learn more: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/reservations.htm
Visitors are encouraged to purchase their park entrance in advance of arriving to the entrance gate. Please go to Recreation.gov or if you use the recreation.gov app, search Yosemite National Park and click on buy pass. Purchasing the entrance fee in advance helps everyone move faster through the entrance gate, but make sure you still stop and get a map of the park at the entrance gate on your way in.
Visitors traveling in 2026 are encouraged to:
- Plan visits early, especially for weekends and holiday periods.
- Consider weekday trips for lower congestion and greater parking availability.
- Explore options for hiking, sightseeing and recreation outside Yosemite Valley.
- Check the park website for real-time conditions, seasonal updates and trip-planning tools
New Fishing Regulations for Parker Lake
Anglers are always urged to prioritize staying informed about the most current regulations. Do not rely on printed materials that may include outdated information as regulations change. Please verify all regulations by visiting the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) website: wildlife.ca.gov/Regulations or by calling the Bishop CDFW office at 760-872-1171.
In 2025, several changes have been implemented, notably at Parker Lake:
- Parker Lake New Regulations:
- Reduced bag limit: 2 fish.
- Minimum size: 14 inches.
- Artificial lures only (no bait).
These changes have been implemented to protect the Heritage Wild Trout population, as recent surveys indicate a decline in both Brook and Brown Trout numbers due to increased angling pressure.
Reds Meadow Road Reconstruction Project
Reds Meadow Road access in 2026 will be limited and subject to change due to ongoing construction.
Reds Meadow Road is being reconstructed to greatly improve public access and traffic safety for all who visit the area, reduce likelihood of vehicular accidents, and improve emergency response times. The U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service (Devils Postpile National Monument) appreciates your patience and understanding as the contractor works to reconstruct the road and stabilize the hillside.
Visitors should plan ahead as the road is closed to ALL traffic; pedestrian, E-bikes, bicycles, and vehicles.
A mandatory ESTA Shuttle Bus use is still required throughout the 2026 peak season. Board the bus at the Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge.
For the most up-to-date information on road access, shuttle operations, and trip planning, please visit: Inyo National Forest Reds Meadow Road Reconstruction Project page.
