Lee Vining Canyon Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Camping For nearby campground reservations: ReserveUSA.com ReserveAmerica.com (State and Federal Campgrounds).		Food There are places to buy food along this byway.
	Gasoline Gasoline is available.		Information There is an authoritative information center along this byway.
	Lodging There is overnight lodging along this byway.		Phone Public phones are available along this byway.
	Restrooms There are toilet facilities along this byway.

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Restrictions

Lee Vining Canyon Scenic Byway is closed during the winter. Call ahead for weather information. Your best bet would be to visit sometime between Memorial Day and November.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Spring, summer, and fall are splendid times to visit. Ice climbing may be done in winter only.

Fall

Fall is a great time to experience changing colors in the forest, but the byway may be closed early if the area is snowy. Call ahead for more information.

High Season

Lee Vining Canyon road is the only road connecting the town of Lee Vining to Yosemite, and is therefore quite busy during the summer.

Off Season

The byway is closed to automobile traffic during the winter months. It is a major destination for ice climbers during winter, however, who park at the gate and hike in.

Spring

Spring is a great time to experience the rebirth of color in the area. Be sure to call ahead for conditions, as the byway may be closed as late as April or May.

Summer

Summer is the peak season. The elevation makes the area much cooler than the surrounding area, providing an escape from high temperatures.

Winter

The byway is closed around November and stays closed as late as may due to snow, call ahead before visiting. Ice climbers hike in during snowy months.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Lee Vining Canyon Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

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