There are lots of resources to help you get around Yosemite National Park. Many organized activities are provided by the Park Service, such as tours, lectures and campfire events. Other activities are organized by private groups. Call ahead for events scheduled to be held while you are visiting the park. Web sites range from official to strictly anecdotal. Phone numbers can put you in touch with park concessions, local services and help you acquire wilderness permits or find post offices.
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Web Sites
Yosemite National Park Services: Teacher resources -- before you visit
Yosemite Online: the web site of the Yosemite Association
iCan.com: Travel suggestions for Yosemite area
concierge.com: Travel suggestions for Yosemite area
epinions.com: Fellow travelers rate the Park on scenery, crowds, and the experience
U.S. National Park Service: Official Yosemite National Park web site

Yosemite Park Telephone numbers
Visitor Centers
- Big Oak Flat 209-379-1899
- Happy Isles 209-372-0631
- Tuolumne Meadows 209-372-0263
- Wawona 209-375-9531
- Yosemite Valley 209-372-0298/299
Wilderness Permits
- General Info 209-372-0308
- Make Reservation/Permit 209-372-0740
- Existing reservation 209-372-0740
- Update on Wilderness Conditions 209-372-0308
- Big Oak Flat 209-379-1967
- Hetch Hetchy 209-379-1922
- Tuolumne 209-372-0309
- Wawona 209-375-9501
U.S. Post Offices
- Yosemite Valley 209-372-4475
- Yosemite Lodge 209-372-4853
- Yosemite - Curry Village 209-372-4873
- Wawona 209-375-6574
- El Portal 209-379-2311
Child Care Centers
- El Portal 209-372-4819
- Yosemite Valley 209-372-4552
Service Stations
- Yosemite Valley (Gas Info ONLY) 209-372-1001
- Wawona Chevron 209-375-6567
- El Portal 209-379-2323
Yosemite area weather hotline (209) 372-0200
Girls Club 209-372-9944
Lost and Found 209-379-1001
Ranger Club 209-372-9983
Ansel Adams Gallery 209-372-4413
