Sequoia and Kings Canyon costs $35 per car
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks charges $35 for a private car. The pass covers everyone in the car and is good for 7 days. People on foot or bike pay $20 each, and motorcycles pay $30. Kids 15 and under get in free. Since January 1, 2026, visitors who are not US residents also pay $100 each, age 16 and older, unless they have an annual pass. A Sequoia and Kings Canyon annual pass costs $70. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks fees in 2026
| Private vehicle, everyone inside | $35, good for 7 days |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle | $30, good for 7 days |
| Per person on foot or bike | $20, good for 7 days |
| Non-US resident fee, per person 16 and older | $100 on top of the entrance fee |
| Sequoia and Kings Canyon annual pass | $70 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| America the Beautiful pass (non-US residents) | $250, waives the $100 fee |
| Family of 4 in one car, 7 days | $35 |
|---|---|
| 2 adults hiking or biking in | $40 |
| 2 non-US adults in one car | $235 |
If you arrive by car, you pay only the car fee, not the per person fee. America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. This park is cashless, so bring a card. Sources: National Park Service, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other national parks in California
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Death Valley National Park | $30 per car |
|---|---|
| Joshua Tree National Park | $30 per car |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | $30 per car |
| Pinnacles National Park | $30 per car |
| Yosemite National Park | $35 per car |
What this price covers
What the park says: Reservations are not accepted or required. Most credit cards, debit cards, and digital forms of payment are accepted including Discover, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay, among others. The entrance fee amount varies depending on how a visitor arrives at the park, and whether they are part of a commercial tour group or not.
About the main pass: This pass is valid for 1-7 days and includes everyone traveling in a single vehicle for Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks and Hume Lake District of Sequoia National Forest/Giant Sequoia National Monument.
About the annual pass: This pass is valid for Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks and Hume Lake Ranger District of Sequoia National Forest/Giant Sequoia National Monument for one year from the month of purchase. The pass admits all passengers in a private vehicle and is non-transferable.
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $35 for your whole car. The park annual pass costs $70 and only works here. The $80 America the Beautiful pass works at every national park for 12 months, and covers everyone in one car, or the pass holder plus 3 adults where the fee is per person. US residents 62 and older can buy a $20 annual or $80 lifetime senior pass instead. US military members can get a free pass.
The entrance fee does not cover camping, tours, lodging or shuttles run by private companies.
What changes your price
- How you arrive. One car pays $35 for everyone inside. Walkers and cyclists pay $20 each.
- Where you live. Non-US residents 16 and older pay $100 each on top of the entrance fee.
- Age. Kids 15 and under are free.
- How often you come. The park annual pass costs $70.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 3 or more parks that charge about $35 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- Coming back to Sequoia and Kings Canyon? The $70 annual pass pays off on your third visit in 12 months.
- Non-US visitors seeing 2 or more of the 11 surcharge parks save money with the $250 non-resident pass.
- Buy a digital pass on Recreation.gov before you go. Signal can be weak near park entrances.
- Bring a credit or debit card. Cash is not accepted.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the National Park Service. We pulled the fee data for every park from the official NPS Data API on September 26, 2026, and each park's own fees page shows the same numbers. Where we show a total, we only add up the park's own fees. We do not add our own guesses. Fees can change, so check the park's page before you go.
Common questions
How much does it cost to get into Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks?
$35 per car, good for 7 days.
Is Sequoia and Kings Canyon free for kids?
Yes. Kids 15 and under get in free.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Sequoia and Kings Canyon?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Sequoia and Kings Canyon?
Yes. Non-US residents 16 and older pay $100 each on top of the entrance fee.