Mark your calendars! As a reminder, peak-hours reservations for dates between April 13 and October 27 will be released on Friday, January 5 at 8 am PST at https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10086745. Reservations will be required for all vehicles driving into or through Yosemite on the following dates and times:
• April 13 through June 30: A reservation is required from 5 am to 4 pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and on holidays (May 27 and June 19).
• July 1 through August 16: A reservation is required from 5 am to 4 pm daily.
• August 17 through October 27: A reservation is required from 5 am to 4 pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (September 2 and October 14).
Reservations for peak hours (5 am to 4 pm) are valid for up to three consecutive days, including the arrival date. Visitors with in-park lodging or campground reservations, wilderness or Half Dome permits, or visitors entering the park via YARTS buses and on permitted commercial tours do not need a vehicle reservation.
Reservations will be available until they sell out. Afternoon entry reservations and additional full day reservations will be released one week in advance (e.g., reservations for a July 30 arrival date will be released on July 23). Learn more: go.nps.gov/reserve.
Natural History Wanderings 
Just as a point of interest, I often get a "transit pass" which means you are traveling through to another point such as Lee Vining or Groveland. In theory, you are not suppose to stop and drive through but when exiting, Rangers are too busy with incoming traffic to check.
Spencer
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2024 at 11:10 AM
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By: Spencer Westbrook on January 4, 2024
at 10:16 AM
Do you know if the are offering transit passes? Some years I think they were not available when they required reservations to enter the park.
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By: Sandy Steinman on January 4, 2024
at 1:33 PM
I believe they are required to have them in lieu of reservation for persons actually in transit through the park and, in theory, not stopping.
I used them during times of required reservations to travel from El Portal to Evergreen Lodge (outside the Park) and from Evergreen to Lee Vining, and yes, of course I made several stops along the way.
Spencer
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2024 at 12:33 PM
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By: Spencer Westbrook on January 4, 2024
at 9:27 PM