LJInternational Visitors Will Now Pay a Surcharge at US National Parks
The most popular national parks in the USA will charge international visitors with an additional fee effective Jan. 1, 2026. Last week, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced a new National Parks Service fee structure for international visitors and non-residents. The policy includes a $100 per-person surcharge in addition to regular admission fees at 11 of America’s top national parks.
- Acadia National Park
- Bryce Canyon National Park
- Everglades National Park
- Glacier National Park
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Grand Teton National Park
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
- Yellowstone National Park
- Yosemite National Parks
- Zion National Park
Beginning January 1, 2026, changes to entrance fees and passes include:
- A new America the Beautiful pass for nonresidents of the US will be available for $250. All other (less expensive) America the Beautiful passes will only be available to US citizens and permanent residents.
- Entrance fee free days will only apply to US citizens and residents. Nonresidents will be required to pay entrance fees and applicable nonresident fees.
- The following parks will have a nonresident fee of $100 for each person (16 and over) who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. This nonresident fee is in addition to the standard entrance pass (Private Vehicle, Motorcycle, Per Person): Acadia National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Everglades National Park, Glacier National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Parks, and Zion National Park.
All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission on the following dates in 2026. However, beginning 1/1/2026, free entrance on these days will be for US citizens and residents only. Nonresidents will pay the regular entrance fee and any applicable nonresident fees.
Note: There are changes on the free entry days. MLK Day and Juneteenth have been dropped and Donald Trump’s birthday has been added.
- February 16: Presidents Day (Washington’s Birthday)
- May 25: Memorial Day
- June 14: Flag Day/President Trump’s birthday
- July 3–5: Independence Day weekend
- August 25: 110th Birthday of the National Park Service
- September 17: Constitution Day
- October 27: Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday
- November 11: Veterans Day