People buried at the Yosemite Cemetery include American Indians, casual park visitors, and people who played important roles in the development of what is now Yosemite National Park. The last people to be buried in this cemetery were interred in 1956. This cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A guide to the Yosemite Cemetery, including information on those buried here, is available to borrow or purchase at the Yosemite Valley Welcome Center. Tips & Seasonal Information Respect this historic cemetery by staying on designated paths. The Yosemite Cemetery is open year-round, 24 hours a day. Accessibility The cemetery is not wheelchair accessible. Surfaces are flat, unpaved, and irregular, and may be accessible to those using other mobility aids.