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Current Road and Travel Conditions in Tuolumne County:
Updated: 9/19/2024, 10:00am.

This information is generally only updated Monday through Friday during normal business hours as needed. Check websites and call the numbers listed for the most current information.

Highway 120 and Yosemite Road Conditions:

Check nps.gov/yose for updates as conditions can change at anytime.

Peak-hour reservations are required for park entry (except at Hetch Hetchy Reservoir) on weekends and holidays between 5:00am and 4:00pm. Click here for more information.

  • Highway 120 East/Tioga Pass: OPEN. There is no fuel available on this route (last fuel at Crane Flat in the West and Lee Vining in the East. Conditions can change rapidly; call 209-372-0200 (press 1, then 1 again) for updates.

  • Highway 120 West/The Big Oak Flat Entrance: OPEN.

  • Hetch Hetchy Reservoir is OPEN daily from sunrise to sunset. Arrive as early as possible, parking is limited and fills up quickly, especially on weekends. Only park in designated parking spaces.

Please protect wildlife by obeying speed limits.


Highway 108/Sonora Pass Road Conditions:

Call CalTrans for current conditions at 1-800-427-7623 or view QuickMaps or Current Road Conditions.

  • Highway 108/Sonora Pass: OPEN.

Conditions can change rapidly; call ahead of time for updates.

Reservations Required to Enter Yosemite for Some Dates

Reservations are required to enter Yosemite National Park for for some Fall dates in 2024.

Reservations are on sale now.

Note: Reservations are not required to visit the Hetch Hetchy area of the park (arrive very early), if you visit with a park-authorized tour operator, or if you enter the park before 5:00am or after 3:00pm.

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Help Prevent Wildfires

1. Secure chains and other hanging metal objects on your vehicle so that they do not drag on the ground.
2. Do not park on dry grass or vegetation.
3. Get a campfire permit if planning to have campfires.
4. Only have campfires in designated areas.
5. Completely extinguish campfires.
6. Keep wind conditions in mind before having a campfire.
7. Do not set off fireworks; fireworks are never permitted in Tuolumne County!
8. Do not burn food or trash.
9. Properly discard cigarettes and cigarette butts.
10. Watch air quality and prescribed fire information.

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Click here for more tips for a safe and happy visit.


Stay Safe in Extreme Heat

✔️ Stay hydrated; drink extra water.
✔️ Limit outdoor activities.
✔️ Wear lightweight, loose clothing.
✔️ Plan to be in air conditioned buildings on extremely hot days.
✔️ Keep your pets hydrated and cool, and don't leave them in vehicles or unattended.
✔️ Check on friends and family members.


Read more about what to do indoors in Tuolumne County.


View point on Lake Don Pedro

Weather:

Click for pinpoint forecasts from the National Weather Service
Sonora    |   Groveland    |   Hetch Hetchy Reservoir   |  Twain Harte   |   Pinecrest


Air Quality:

Click here to see the current air quality data while considering your outdoor activities.

View Local Webcams:
Note: These webcams are not operated by Visit Tuolumne County.

Groveland (Pine Mountain Lake Airport, off of Highway 120)

Groveland (CalTrans webcam, Highway 120; elevation 2,800 ft.)

Twain Harte (Highway 108 corridor; elevation 4,000 ft.)

Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort Webcams (Highway 108 corridor; elevation 8,200 ft. and 6,600 ft.)

Yosemite National Park


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