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title: "Sentinel Beach - U.S. National Park Service"
url: https://stacklist.com/card/203d62dd-7024-4082-93d4-6a059e45d3ca
source_url: "https://www.nps.gov/places/000/sentinel-beach.htm"
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summary: "Sentinel Beach Picnic Area is a scenic coastal destination within Yosemite National Park offering picnic tables, grills, and seasonal access to the Merced River beneath towering Sentinel Rock. The area features accessible facilities, vault toilets, and views of Upper Yosemite Fall, with important safety guidelines regarding swift river currents and wildlife encounters."
tags: "sentinel-beach, yosemite-national-park, picnic-area, coastal-destination, river-access, wildlife-safety, accessibility"
key_entities: "Sentinel Beach Picnic Area (location), Yosemite National Park (location), Merced River (location), Upper Yosemite Fall (location), Sentinel Rock (location), National Park Service (organization), wildlife-safety (concept), accessibility (concept)"
classification: "reference"
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acp_version: "0.2"
token_counts_approximate: 460
visibility: public
agent_accessible: true
status: "final"
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# Sentinel Beach - U.S. National Park Service

Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( Lock Locked padlock icon ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Skip to global NPS navigation Skip to the main content Skip to the footer section National Park Service Search Search This Site All NPS Exiting nps.gov Cancel Contact Us Sentinel Beach Picnic Area Quick Facts Amenities 7 listed Beach/Water Access, Grill, Picnic Table, Recycling, Toilet - Vault/Composting, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Wheelchair Accessible Picnic tables, grills, and seasonal river access are available beneath towering Sentinel Rock. The adjacent beach offers access to the Merced River when water levels are low. Upper Yosemite Fall and surrounding cliff faces are visible from the beach area. Vault toilets are available in the area. Tips & Seasonal Information This picnic area is open year-round from dawn to dusk. Swift-moving, cold water is very dangerous and even deadly. Anytime the river is flowing strongly, such as in spring, stay away from the water. Wildlife Safety Keep your distance from animals, even if they approach you. Never feed wild animals. Dispose of trash in bear-proof trash cans or dumpsters. While enjoying your picnic, keep your food, trash, and other scented items within arm's reach. If a bear approaches, yell as loudly as possible to scare the bear away. Accessibility The Sentinel Beach Picnic Area features accessible picnic tables with extended tops, accessible vault toilets, and grills. The road and footpaths in the area are unpaved and generally flat. Yosemite National Park You Might Also Like Loading results... Tags yosemite national park Last updated: September 16, 2025 -->