Yosemite National Park
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There are four entrances to the park:

1. the south entrance on Highway 41 north from Fresno,
2. the Arch Rock entrance on Highway 140 west from Merced,
3. the Big Oak Flat entrance on Highway 120 west from Modesto
4. and Manteca and the Tioga Pass entrance on Highway 120 east from Lee Vining and Highway 395.

The Tioga Pass entrance is closed from the first major snowstorm in November until approximately early June due to snow. The roads entering the park on its west side are kept open all year, but may require tire chains because of snow anytime between November and April.