Overview
- Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the annual pass for foreign visitors rises to $250, with U.S. residents continuing to pay $80.
- A $100 per-person surcharge will apply at 11 high-traffic parks, including Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite and Rocky Mountain.
- New resident-only free-entry days will fall on patriotic holidays, including Memorial Day, Fourth of July weekend and Veterans Day.
- Interior says revenue from the changes will fund maintenance and visitor facilities following budget pressures and lost fee income from a recent shutdown.
- The announcement follows President Trump's July executive order, and the National Parks Conservation Association says implementation details remain unclear.