If you plan on visiting these 9 US national parks this year, you'll definitely need a reservation take a look

Guests planning to visit Yosemite National Park in California this year must make entrance reservations.

Between February 10 and February 25, a reservation is required 24 hours a day on Saturdays, Sundays, and George Washington's birthday on February 19, according to the NPS.

Then, guests will need a reservation if they plan on visiting from April 13 through June 30 from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Starting July 1, guests have to make reservations between 5 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Finally, from August 17 to October 27, visitors will need reservations between 5 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

Additionally, guests driving into or through the park must have a reservation from April 13 to June 30, July 1 to August 16, and August 17 to October 27.

The expansive Colorado-based national park announced that it will test a pilot reservation system from May 24 to October 20.

A reservation is required for Bear Lake Road Corridor — a popular area for hiking trails with scenic views — and access to the rest of the park between 5 a.m. and 6 p.m.

A second reservation option excludes Bear Lake Road Corridor and is applicable for entry to the entire park between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

These timed-entry permits will allow guests to enter the national park within two-hour windows with no set departure time.

Explorers planning to visit Shenandoah National Park's Old Rag Area in Virginia must make a reservation between March 1 and November 30. The Old Rag Area — which includes Saddle, Ridge, and the Ridge Access trails — is one of the most popular sites in the park, per NPS.

Per the website, the Old Rag day use ticket costs $1 and will become available on February 17, 2024, at 10 a.m.

Visitors planning a trip to Glacier National Park in Alaska may need a vehicle reservation this year, depending on which area of the park you want to explore.

From May 24 to September 8, tourists visiting the west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road and North Fork will need vehicle reservations. Both locations offer views of the park and opportunities to see wildlife potentially.

Vehicle reservations will also be required between July 1 and September 8 for Many Glacier — which has 12 different trails according to the NPS — between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Some reservations will be available 120 days before the reservation date, while the remaining will be available for next-day use.

Tourists who want to explore the iconic Arches National Park in Utah must reserve a timed entry ticket this year. Per the NPS website, reservations will go into effect on April 1 and last until October 31.

The timed-entry tickets are required in addition to a park pass or entrance fee. Those who don't have a ticket can enter the park before 7 a.m. or after 4 p.m.

Guests entering Acadia National Park in Maine between May 24 and October 22 with a car will need to make a vehicle reservation.

Fortunately, the Cadillac Summit Road vehicle reservation only costs $6. According to the NPS's website, 30% of vehicle reservations will be available for purchase 90 days before the reservation date.

The remaining 70% of vehicle reservations will be available at 10 a.m. ET two days before the reservation date.

A reservation is not required for guests entering the park by foot, bike, or taxi.

Mount Rainier National Park is located in Washington State, and guests can expect to make timed-entry reservations for Paradise Corridor, known for its sprawling meadows, from May 24 to September 2 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Between July 3 and September 2, timed reservations will be required for the Sunrise Corridor, the park's highest point reachable by vehicle, according to Recreation.gov, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Travelers who don't make reservations can visit timed-entry reservation areas before 7 a.m. or after 3 p.m.

The reservation doesn't apply to bicyclists and pedestrians.

Tourists visiting Hawaii's Haleakalā National Park must make certain reservations.

According to the NPS, anyone visiting the park at sunrise must make a reservation between 60 days and 2 days in advance between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m.

Additionally, there is a $1 vehicle reservation fee. After 7 a.m., visitors without a reservation can enter the park, per the NPS.

Per the NPS, Zion National Park in Utah requires guests to make reservations for Angels Landing, one of the park's most popular destinations, from January 1 to October 20.

Guests can snag their $3 reservations through a seasonal or day-before lottery system.