CALIFORNIA
Yosemite Gateway Memorial Forest
Become a part of a mountain meadow ecosystem just 30 miles from the National Park
Explore the Forest
Browse trees online or in forest with a Guide
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What makes the Yosemite Gateway Forest Special
Evergreen Meets Deciduous
Wildflower Blooms in Spring
Home to Diverse Wildlife
Experience the forest sights and sounds
Our Guides will bring the forest to life with an online tour, or visit in-person to feel the magic firsthand.
Join the Yosemite Gateway Community
Connect with people who love nature as much as you do.
Better Place Forests is the perfect place for us. The idea of being out in nature under our tree gives us such a feeling of peace.
Joy B.
The forest helps ease grief. When I found my tree, it felt as if I was found. My name is now forever associated with the forest.
Silvana B.
Explore with a Better Place Forests Guide
Browse and shop the Yosemite Gateway Forest with one-on-one support from a Guide. You can choose favorites online or visit the forest in-person to find your forever tree.
Visiting the Yosemite Gateway Forest
Forest Visiting Hours
Thursday – Monday 10:00am – 5:00pm
by appointment only – schedule below
Contact Us
Schedule
In-Forest Services
Getting started? Find your tree.
Customers can visit or begin the Forest Memorial process.
Find Your Tree
Existing Customer Visit
Forest Memorial
Upcoming Events
Better Place Forests 101: Intro to the Yosemite Gateway Memorial Forest
Join us for a guided walk through your local memorial forest.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023
10:30 AM or 3:00 PM
Explore available
trees with a Guide
Find the tree that speaks to you by exploring trees online or in-forest.
When I found out that Better Place Forests has a site just outside Yosemite, I knew it was perfect for us. Every time we visit, we are struck by the peace and serenity.
Rose S. Yosemite Gateway Forest, California