Olmsted Point, Granite viewpoint in Yosemite National Park, US
The stone platform at Olmsted Point provides views of Half Dome, Tenaya Lake, and Clouds Rest from an elevation of 8,400 feet.
Frederick Law Olmsted and his son Frederick Jr influenced the preservation and development of Yosemite National Park through their landscape architecture principles.
Interpretive exhibits at Olmsted Point present information about geological formations and the natural processes that shaped the Yosemite landscape over millions of years.
Tioga Road access to Olmsted Point operates from late May through November, with designated parking spaces and a bronze relief model of the surrounding terrain.
The eastern perspective of Half Dome from this location presents the mountain peak at an angle that makes its traditional profile appear completely different.
GPS coordinates: 37.81069,-119.48558
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
Yosemite National Park
8.9 km
Half Dome
8.3 km
Clouds Rest
4.8 km
Nevada Fall
10.4 km
Tenaya Canyon
9.8 km
North Dome
8.9 km
Yosemite Valley Bridges
10.5 km
Mount Hoffmann
4.6 km
Royal Arches
10.1 km
Matthes Crest
7.8 km
Snow Creek Falls
6.4 km
Royal Arch Cascade
10.1 km
Medlicott Dome
7.4 km
Yosemite Creek Campground
9.8 km
Lehamite Falls
9.8 km
Washington Column
9.4 km
Tresidder Peak
6 km
Quaking Aspen Falls
8.6 km
Tenaya Peak
4.2 km
Mount Broderick
9.6 km
Basket Dome
7.8 km
Unicorn Peak
9.9 km
Half Dome Cables and Trail
8.2 km
Mount Watkins
4.2 km
Clark Bridge
10.6 km
Tenaya Creek Bridge
10 km
Indian Canyon
10.4 km
Sugar Pine Bridge
10.5 kmReviews
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