Prepare to be amazed as you approach the misty bottom of Bridalveil Fall from this parking area.

The Bridalveil Fall parking area often fills up quickly in summer and traffic jams are common when getting in and out of this parking lot. Parking is also available a little further east on Southside Drive into Yosemite Valley (a few hundred yards), where you'll find parking on either side of the road with a different trail option. This trail is a bit longer-an additional 0.25 miles (0.4 km), crosses Bridalveil Creek, and showcases different views of Bridalveil Fall as you approach the main parking area.

Hours

Year-round

Getting Here

Located in Yosemite Valley at the intersection of Southside Drive and Wawona Road (continuation of Highway 41).

Rules & Regulations

Sleeping in your car or RV overnight in a parking lot or along the side of the road is not allowed.

You may store food inside your car (out of sight, with windows completely closed) only during daylight hours. Empty your car of all food, drinks, coolers, toiletries, and trash after dark. Even an empty candy bar wrapper is enough temptation to entice a bear to break into your car. Vehicles containing food after dark may be impounded and/or cited.

Accessibility

Designated accessible parking spaces are available. The base of Bridalveil Fall is not wheelchair accessible due to its grade.