Daniel & Alma
May 31, 2025 • Yosemite Valley, California
Daniel & Alma
May 31, 2025 • Yosemite Valley, California
Q + A
Church name & location?
Yosemite Valley Chapel
9000 Southside Dr
Tuolumne Meadows CA 95389
Time of the ceremony?
1:00 PM
Does the chapel has parking?
Unfortunatelly there is no parking at the Chapel due to the national park service, but there is parking on the surrounding areas.
Which entrance is the shortest distance to the park?
Highway 41
Anywhere you can find parking nearby?
If you stay at the Redwoods lodging we are working on renting busses from the Redwoods to the Chapel and back. If you stay outside you should plan on getting there early to look for parking,
Any hotel/cabin recomendations outside Yosemite ?
Yes, if you choose to not stay at the redwoods it will be cheaper but the hard part is timing how long to get to the church inside. The entrance gets backed up and can take an hour just to get in during peak times. Normally from oakhurst to the church is 1.5 hours but it can sometimes take 2.5 hours. It just varies so keep that in mind.
What other cities are nearby to book lodging if not staying at Redwoods?
Towns near Yosemite park: (hotels or airb&b can be booked in these cities)
El portal
Lee Vining
Ahwahnee (our favorite)
Oakhurst (our favorite)
Bass Lake
Mariposa
Do I need a reservation to get in the park?
No reservation is needed since you will be given a copy of the wedding permit.
What is the drive time from the Los Angeles ?area to the Chapel
6 to 6:50 hours (this is taking into account traffic & amount of people at the park entrance)
Are there entrance discounts?
Standard entrace fee: $35 per car, valid for 3 days.
Discounts: For military, seniors, residents with a permanent disability, 4th grade pass, federal recreation site volunteers.
For more information please visit:
https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/fees.htm#america-the-beautiful-passes