ericm979
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Yosemite is one of the busiest parks in the country. You'll need to check on line for the time frame you are considering - but I've heard there is now a "reservation" system, even to just drive through Yosemite Valley.
Yep. They implemented that during Covid when the crowds were insane, and kept it.
The crowded parts are Yosemite valley and to a lesser extent the Tioga pass road. Everyone wants to go to the valley because it's spectacular. I avoid Yosemite during the summer until school starts. It's less crowded in September, but that's usually the height of fire season. Try to go during the week.
There's a ton of national parks in CA, if you're 62 or older its probably worth buying a lifetime pass for $80. It'd be easy to hit up four in a couple week.