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Current Road and Travel Conditions in Tuolumne County:
Updated: 10/1/25, 2:00pm.

It is important to travel responsibly anytime you're in the outdoors, but especially so during a government shutdown. Know the status and conditions before you go, and please help keep our public lands pristine.

YOSEMITE:

Yosemite National Park is OPEN during the government shutdown! However, park staff will be limited, so services like visitor centers, ranger stations, restrooms, and trash collection may not be available. Essential staff, including law enforcement and first responders are still working in the park. 

Within Yosemite National Park, the park’s concessionaire, Yosemite Hospitality, continues to operate in-park lodging, shuttles, dining, shops, and booked activities.

STANISLAUS NATIONAL FOREST:

Most sites, trails, and roads on the Stanislaus National Forest are OPEN. Restrooms may be locked and ranger stations/information front desks are not available. (Note that some facilities have already closed for the season.)

WE KINDLY ASK YOU TO PLEASE ADVENTURE RESPONSIBLY:

1.  First and foremost, be on your best behavior and set an example. All rules and regulation still apply on public lands during a government shutdown, and violators will be cited. 

2. Tuolumne County is Too Cool to Trash, so bring your own trash bags to collect your trash, recycling, other items you  may have brought with you and bring it back home to dispose of properly. Trash may not be collected during the government shutdown, leaving garbage and recycling receptacles to overflow, which is dangerous for wildlife and is also just not appropriate in our beautiful landscapes. Please help and not dispose of trash in overflowing trash bins.

3. Have a bathroom plan. Most restrooms will most likely be locked, so go before you get to the federal public space that you're traveling to. If you must go while you're in the outdoors use "catholes" and bury your human waste. Pack out your TP in a  trash bag.

4. Respect wildlife. With less people around, wildlife feel more comfortable to roam. Please observe wildlife you may encounter from a distance and never feed them.

5. Be safe! Although first responders are still working, there may not be as many available to assist and it may take longer to reach you if needed.

6. Take some time to explore the gateway communities. The small business owners and their employees depend on public lands being open, so supporting these businesses will help them through this difficult time. Plus, as they are state parks, Railtown 1897 and Columbia State Historic Parks are open as usual!

Take a few minutes to learn more about the seven Leave No Trace Principles.

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.

Weather:

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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