Yosemite National Park Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Mariposa · California · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Yosemite National Park is $86/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $181–$203/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in January and is lowest in May.
A 4-night business trip to Yosemite National Park in January totals $1,199: $812 lodging (4 nights) + $387 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Yosemite National Park lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Yosemite National Park. M&IE is flat at $86/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $203 | Peak |
| Feb | $203 | Peak |
| Mar | $203 | Peak |
| Apr | $203 | Peak |
| May | $181 | Low |
| Jun | $181 | Low |
| Jul | $181 | Low |
| Aug | $181 | Low |
| Sep | $181 | Low |
| Oct | $181 | Low |
| Nov | $181 | Low |
| Dec | $181 | Low |
How does Yosemite National Park compare with other California per diem areas?
Yosemite National Park ranks #8 of 32 California non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $203/night — $22 above the state's $181/night NSA average, a cap it shares with 1 other California area.
Lodging in Yosemite National Park swings 12% across the year — from $181/night in May to $203/night in January — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $88 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $86/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper California area is Mammoth Lakes at $195/night peak, and the next step up is San Diego at $237/night.
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Yosemite National Park per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Yosemite National Park?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Yosemite National Park, California is $86 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $181–$203/night for lodging depending on the month. The standard CONUS rate, for comparison, is $178 per day ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
- What is the meal reimbursement (M&IE) rate in Yosemite National Park?
- $86 per day for FY2026: $22 breakfast, $23 lunch, $36 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $64.50.
- Why does lodging per diem in Yosemite National Park change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Yosemite National Park, lodging is highest in January at $203/night and lowest in May at $181/night. M&IE stays flat at $86/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Yosemite National Park?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Yosemite National Park the full daily cap is up to $289 (peak-month lodging + $86 M&IE). The portion above the GSA rate is taxable wages, and the stipend is only tax-free at all if you maintain a qualifying tax home.