Tips for Travelers with Special Needs

Pets are not particularly welcome at national parks. In Yosemite, pets are not allowed on unpaved trails or in buildings; they must be leashed at all times and may never be left alone. Pets are permitted in all campgrounds except Camp 4 Walk-In, Tamarack Flat, and Porcupine Flat. There's a dog kennel (tel. 209/372-8348), open daily 7:30am to 5pm in the summer, at the stable in Yosemite Valley. Dogs must be at least 16 weeks old, weigh over 20 pounds, and have a license and proof of current shots. The fee is $8 per day.