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U.S. Sets $100 Surcharge for Foreign Visitors at 11 Top National Parks Starting in 2026

Interior officials say the change fulfills a Trump directive to make international visitors cover more park costs.

The Grand Canyon is seen from a view on the south rim of the Grand Canyon National Park in Grand Canyon Village, Arizona, U.S. June 29, 2025. REUTERS/Kaylee Greenlee/File Photo
The sun sets at Grand Canyon National Park. The park is historically tied to 11 Native tribes. Only the Havasupai still live in the canyon.
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Overview

  • The surcharge takes effect January 1, 2026, at 11 of the most visited parks and will be added to existing entry fees for non-U.S. residents.
  • The annual America the Beautiful pass for non-residents will cost $250 in 2026, and passholders will not pay the $100 surcharge at the most visited parks named by Interior, including Everglades, Acadia, and Yosemite.
  • Fees for U.S. residents remain unchanged, with the annual pass staying at $80 and eight resident-only fee-free days planned for 2026.
  • Interior has not released the official list of the 11 parks, though reporting points to destinations such as the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone.
  • Other updates include a new digital pass, entry for two motorcycles per annual pass, and a redesigned physical card featuring Donald Trump and George Washington.