Non-US residents pay $100 extra at 11 parks, or $250 for a pass
Since January 1, 2026, visitors who are not US residents pay a $100 fee per person, age 16 and older, at 11 of the most visited national parks. That is on top of the normal entrance fee. The $250 non-resident annual pass covers entrance and waives the $100 fee at all 11 parks.
Nonresident national park fees
| Nonresident fee, per person 16 and older, at 11 parks | $100 plus the entrance fee |
|---|---|
| Non-resident annual pass | $250 |
| Parks with the $100 fee | Acadia, Bryce Canyon, Everglades, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Zion |
| Free entrance days | US residents only |
| Two adults, one surcharge park, no pass | $200 |
|---|---|
| Two adults, three surcharge parks, no pass | $600 |
The $100 fee also applies to nonresidents on commercial tours unless they use the non-resident annual pass. The $250 pass covers the vehicle, or the passholder plus 3 adults where parks charge per person. Sources: National Park Service, Entrance Passes; U.S. Department of the Interior, 2026 national park access announcement.
What this price covers
The Department of the Interior set these fees for 2026. US citizens and residents still pay $80 for the annual pass and do not pay the $100 fee.
What changes your price
- How many parks. Two adults visiting two surcharge parks already pay $400 in extra fees, more than the $250 pass.
- Age. Children under 16 do not pay the $100 fee.
Ways to pay less
- If you will visit more than one of the 11 parks, buy the $250 pass.
- Buy a digital pass on Recreation.gov before you arrive.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the government agency that charges it, or from the federal rule that sets it. Where we show a total, we only add up the agency's own fees so you can see the full amount in one place. We do not add our own guesses. Fees can change, so check the agency's website before you pay. We last checked on September 26, 2026.
Common questions
Do foreign visitors pay more at national parks?
Yes. $100 per person at 11 parks, plus the entrance fee.
Does the $250 pass waive the $100 fee?
Yes.
Do children pay the $100 fee?
No, only visitors 16 and older.