Most of Yosemite Valley will be closed starting Friday, April 28, due to forecasted flooding.
Anyone who had reservations for lodging or camping in the impacted area will receive a refund.
The western Yosemite Valley, Wawona, Mariposa Grove , Crane Flat area, and Hetch Hetchy will remain open.Yosemite National Park was also closed for parts of February and March due to severe weather across California.
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