Yellowstone costs $35 per car
Yellowstone National Park 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 Yellowstone annual pass costs $70. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Yellowstone National Park 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 |
| Snowmobile | $30, good for 7 days |
| Non-US resident fee, per person 16 and older | $100 on top of the entrance fee |
| Yellowstone 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 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. Sources: National Park Service, Yellowstone National Park fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other national parks in Idaho and Montana and Wyoming
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Glacier National Park | $35 per car |
|---|---|
| Grand Teton National Park | $35 per car |
What this price covers
What the park says: You are required to pay an entrance fee in order to access Yellowstone National Park. Under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, many national parks are allowed to keep 80% of all fees collected and use that money to fund critical projects that improve services and protect resources. In Yellowstone, fee revenue provides $12.1 million a year on average for accessibility improvements, campgrounds, infrastructure, roads, native fish restoration, aquatic invasive species mitigation, and more.
About the main pass: Unlimited entry for one vehicle and all passengers for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase. Vehicles must be private, non-commercial, and with a seating capacity of 15 or less.
About the annual pass: Provides unlimited entry for one year (valid through the month of purchase) to the pass holder and passengers in the same vehicle, or pass holder and up to three persons where per person fees are charged. Purchase at any entrance station.
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 Yellowstone? 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.
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 Yellowstone National Park?
$35 per car, good for 7 days.
Is Yellowstone free for kids?
Yes. Kids 15 and under get in free.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Yellowstone?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Yellowstone?
Yes. Non-US residents 16 and older pay $100 each on top of the entrance fee.