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NATIONAL PARKS

See the 2026 America the Beautiful national park passes

Nov. 30, 2025, 3:02 p.m. ET
Americans will get more free national park days next year, but it's going to cost foreign tourists much more to visit some of the most popular parks. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, "nonresidents without an annual pass will pay a $100 per person fee to enter 11 of the most visited national parks, in addition to the standard entrance fee," the Department of Interior announced on Nov. 25, among other changes. "These policies ensure that U.S. taxpayers, who already support the National Park System, continue to enjoy affordable access, while international visitors contribute their fair share to maintaining and improving our parks for future generations," Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in a news release in line with an executive order designed to "allow more Americans to visit national parks." Here's what all national park visitors should know.
Americans will get more free national park days next year, but it's going to cost foreign tourists much more to visit some of the most popular parks. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, "nonresidents without an annual pass will pay a $100 per person fee to enter 11 of the most visited national parks, in addition to the standard entrance fee," the Department of Interior announced on Nov. 25, among other changes. "These policies ensure that U.S. taxpayers, who already support the National Park System, continue to enjoy affordable access, while international visitors contribute their fair share to maintaining and improving our parks for future generations," Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in a news release in line with an executive order designed to "allow more Americans to visit national parks." Here's what all national park visitors should know.
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How much does it cost to visit national parks? Not all national parks charge entry fees. Those that do typically top out at $35 per private vehicle. To save money on multiple trips, visitors can buy an America the Beautiful annual pass. Pricing for those will stay flat for U.S. residents at $80. However starting Jan. 1, annual passes will cost $250 for nonresidents. And international travelers who opt out of annual passes will be subject to extra $100 per person fees at several bucket-list parks. Residents will be asked to enter their ZIP code when buying passes through Recreation.gov and show a U.S.-government issued photo ID when using the passes. Individuals without such identification will be asked to upgrade to a nonresident annual pass, according to the Department of Interior, which noted that existing passes will continue to be honored until expiration. Revenue generated by the new pricing will be invested back into the parks for upgrades and improvements as well as essential maintenance.
How much does it cost to visit national parks? Not all national parks charge entry fees. Those that do typically top out at $35 per private vehicle. To save money on multiple trips, visitors can buy an America the Beautiful annual pass. Pricing for those will stay flat for U.S. residents at $80. However starting Jan. 1, annual passes will cost $250 for nonresidents. And international travelers who opt out of annual passes will be subject to extra $100 per person fees at several bucket-list parks. Residents will be asked to enter their ZIP code when buying passes through Recreation.gov and show a U.S.-government issued photo ID when using the passes. Individuals without such identification will be asked to upgrade to a nonresident annual pass, according to the Department of Interior, which noted that existing passes will continue to be honored until expiration. Revenue generated by the new pricing will be invested back into the parks for upgrades and improvements as well as essential maintenance.
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Which national parks are impacted? * Acadia National Park in Maine * Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah * Everglades National Park in Florida * Glacier National Park in Montana * Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona * Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming * Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado * Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California * Yellowstone National Park in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming * Yosemite National Park in California * Zion National Park in Utah Sequoia and Kings Canyon are technically different parks, but operate as one.
Which national parks are impacted? * Acadia National Park in Maine * Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah * Everglades National Park in Florida * Glacier National Park in Montana * Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona * Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming * Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado * Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California * Yellowstone National Park in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming * Yosemite National Park in California * Zion National Park in Utah Sequoia and Kings Canyon are technically different parks, but operate as one.
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National park fee-free days for 2026 Next year, there will be more free entry dates across national parks, but only U.S. residents will be eligible. The "patriotic fee-free days" will also fall on largely different dates than in recent years. * President's Day: Feb. 16 * Memorial Day: May 31 * Flag Day/President Donald Trump's birthday: June 14 * Independence Day weekend: July 3-5 * 110th Birthday of the National Park Service: Aug. 25 * Constitution Day: Sept. 17 * Theodore Roosevelt's birthday: Oct. 27 * Veterans Day: Nov. 11
National park fee-free days for 2026 Next year, there will be more free entry dates across national parks, but only U.S. residents will be eligible. The "patriotic fee-free days" will also fall on largely different dates than in recent years. * President's Day: Feb. 16 * Memorial Day: May 31 * Flag Day/President Donald Trump's birthday: June 14 * Independence Day weekend: July 3-5 * 110th Birthday of the National Park Service: Aug. 25 * Constitution Day: Sept. 17 * Theodore Roosevelt's birthday: Oct. 27 * Veterans Day: Nov. 11
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Other national park changes. In addition to the pricing changes, the Department of Interior is rolling out new digital America the Beautiful passes for annual pass holders, military, seniors, fourth graders and visitors with disabilities. Those can be stored on mobile devices and linked to physical cards for user convenience. Going forward, the passes will cover two motorcycles per pass, instead of one. Also, both digital and physical passes will feature new artwork with "patriotic designs that honor America's landscapes, heritage and outdoor legacy," according to the Interior Department. One pass features Presidents George Washington and Donald Trump side-by-side.
Other national park changes. In addition to the pricing changes, the Department of Interior is rolling out new digital America the Beautiful passes for annual pass holders, military, seniors, fourth graders and visitors with disabilities. Those can be stored on mobile devices and linked to physical cards for user convenience. Going forward, the passes will cover two motorcycles per pass, instead of one. Also, both digital and physical passes will feature new artwork with "patriotic designs that honor America's landscapes, heritage and outdoor legacy," according to the Interior Department. One pass features Presidents George Washington and Donald Trump side-by-side.
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