In bidding you welcome the National Park Service asks you to remember
that you are visiting a great playground that belongs in part to you,
and that while you are at liberty to go anywhere in the park with
perfect freedom, you owe it to yourself and to your fellow citizens not
to do anything that will injure the trees, the wild animals or birds, or
any of the natural features of the park.
The park regulations are designed for the protection of the natural
beauties and scenery as well as for the comfort and convenience of
visitors. The following synopsis is for the general guidance of
visitors, who are requested to assist the administration by observing
the rules.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
(Briefed)
Fires.—Light carefully and in designated places. Extinguish COMPLETELY
before leaving camp even for temporary absence. Do not guess your fire
is out—KNOW IT. Do not throw burning tobacco or matches on road or trail
sides.
Camps.—Register at camp entrance. Keep your camp clean. Burn all
combustible material and place all garbage in cans provided. Camp at
least 25 feet from other tents, buildings, or water hydrants.
Trash.—Do not throw paper, lunch refuse, kodak cartons or paper,
chewing-gum paper, or other trash on roads, trails, or elsewhere. Ball
up and carry until you can burn in camp or place in receptacle.
Trees, Flowers, and Animals.—The destruction, injury, or disturbance in
any way of the trees, flowers, birds, or animals is prohibited. Dead and
fallen wood, except sequoia, may be used for firewood.
Noises.—Be quiet in camp after others have gone to bed. Many people come
here for rest.
Automobiles.—Speed limit in park is 35 miles per hour. Drive carefully
at all times. Keep cut-outs closed. Obey park traffic rules. Secure
automobile permit, fee $2.
Park Rangers.—The rangers are here to help and advise you as well as to
enforce the regulations. When in doubt ask a ranger.
Warning About Bears.—Do not feed the bears from the hand; they are wild
animals and may bite, strike, or scratch you. They will not harm you if
not fed at close range. Bears will enter or break into automobiles if
food that they can smell is left inside. They will also rob your camp of
unprotected food supplies, especially in the early spring or late fall
when food is scarce. It is best to suspend food supplies in a box well
out of their reach between two trees. Bears are especially hungry in the
fall of the year and serious loss or damage may result if food is left
accessible to them.
All articles lost or found should be reported to the ranger headquarters
in the New Village, to any ranger station, or to the offices at Camp
Curry, Yosemite Lodge, or the Ahwahnee. Persons should leave their name
and address so that articles which are not claimed within 60 days may be
turned over to the finders.
Suggestions, complaints, or comments regarding any phase of park
management, including the operation of camp grounds, hotels, and
attitude of employees, should be communicated immediately to the
superintendent.