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kenrosey · 06-27-2008, 05:02 AM

Research has indicated that the tunnels to Yosemite Valley have a height restriction of just over 10 ft, while the fogline has a height restriction of over 13 ft (for tour buses). Does this mean that if one's unit is over the 10 ft height they cannot go through the tunnels; or can they use the bus lane?
Ken

kenrosey · 06-27-2008, 05:02 AM

Research has indicated that the tunnels to Yosemite Valley have a height restriction of just over 10 ft, while the fogline has a height restriction of over 13 ft (for tour buses). Does this mean that if one's unit is over the 10 ft height they cannot go through the tunnels; or can they use the bus lane?
Ken

UFO Pilot · 06-27-2008, 06:06 PM

I have been to Curry Village in Yosemite 3 times in a tour bus back in the 80's. We had no problems that I remember. Not sure if they allow RV's to use the same roads.

Bill Davis · 06-27-2008, 07:50 PM

Just got back from Yosemite, stayed in Curry Village, traveled by car. Saw lots of tour busses that came through the Wawona Tunnel from Fresno, Hwy.#41. Lots of info at www.nps.gov/yose. Doesn't really spell out RV height restrictions, you may have to call them. 209-372-0200.

MonacoMama · 06-27-2008, 10:45 PM

kenrosey...
Welcome to iRV2!!

This happens to be the friendliest RV forum around.

You will find many folks here willing to help as best they can.
I do know one of our Monaco members with a 2005 or 2006 Monaco Diplomat goes to yosemite every Thanksgiving (I helped him post photos from last year's trip) so I am sure he will know...but I know one of his daughters' are getting married one of the last weekends of June...which means he must either getting ready to free her from his wings - or he has done that and they are recouping this week...but I will PM him and ask him to respond when he can

In the meantime..welcome to iRV2...we hope you visit and post often!!

MM

Tom and Patty · 07-13-2008, 08:17 PM

This is a bit late, but for other people who might read this thread: We have traveled thru Yosemite via highways 140 and 41, and on up over Tioga Pass on highway 120.

There are 4 tunnels in Yosemite. 3 on Big Oak Flat Road, 2 short ones and one about 1/3 mile long. The Wawona Tunnel on highway 41 is about 1 mile long. Be sure to stop on the valley side of the tunnel for a geat view. Watch for pedestrians, not watching for you.

All four of these tunnels are passsable. We measure 11'9".

But we did hug the center line!!