Season window · California
Yosemite Horsetail Firefall 2027
Feb 10–25
Tell us your California datesYosemite National Park · California
Starts Feb 10
- Start looking
- by Nov 4
- Arrive
- Feb 9
- Head home
- Feb 26
Firefall window — Horsetail Falls glows like lava at sunset.
What you need to know
Yosemite Horsetail Firefall 2027 runs Feb 10–25, 2027, in Yosemite National Park, California. Reserve weekday slots — weekend Firefall viewing was capped at 1,000 visitors total in recent years.
Yosemite Horsetail Firefall window. NPS reservation system applies.
RV-accessible Upper Pines + Lower Pines if winter access allows.
Safety rules and an insider tip
Safety + legal. Winter Yosemite — chains required, propane backup heat, generators only in designated areas.
Insider tip. Reserve weekday slots — weekend Firefall viewing was capped at 1,000 visitors total in recent years.
Official source: nps.gov/yose
Where to sleep in California
None of the California campgrounds we verify is matched to this event's town.
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Frequently asked about Yosemite Horsetail Firefall
When is Yosemite Horsetail Firefall 2027?
Yosemite Horsetail Firefall 2027 runs Feb 10–25, 2027, in Yosemite National Park, California.
Where is Yosemite Horsetail Firefall held?
Yosemite National Park, California.
What are the exact 2027 dates?
Feb 10–25, 2027.
What RV should I rent for Yosemite Horsetail Firefall?
Best categories: rv, trucks-vans. Yosemite Horsetail Firefall window. NPS reservation system applies. RV-accessible Upper Pines + Lower Pines if winter access allows.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 14 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
What safety and legal guidance applies?
Winter Yosemite — chains required, propane backup heat, generators only in designated areas.
What's an insider tip?
Reserve weekday slots — weekend Firefall viewing was capped at 1,000 visitors total in recent years.
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Before you rent in California — key local rules
Noncommercial Class B for motorhomes > 40 ft or > 3 axles — California Vehicle Code §12804
California Boater Card mandatory by 2025 (all ages) — California State Parks — Boater Card
Green sticker / red sticker required for OHV use on public land — California State Parks OHMVR Division
0.08% BAC limit; open container prohibited in passenger area — California Vehicle Code §23222
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with California DMV before relying. Reviewed in the last 5 months (as of 2026-05-24).
California rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- State rental tax
- 9.75% · not collected by PickRV
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Permit required
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-06:00