Yosemite Fees Guide for Nonresidents and International Visitors

Understanding the New Entrance Fee Structure (Effective January 1, 2026)

America the Beautiful Annual Pass for Nonresidents & International Visitors (age 16+)

• Will be available for $250 USD.
• Provides one year of unlimited entry to all U.S. National Parks, including Yosemite National Park.
• Covers all passengers traveling in a single, private vehicle.
• Does not require passholders to pay the $100 USD nonresident surcharge at the 11 designated “special” parks (Yosemite National Park included).
• Valid for up to two motorcycles per pass.

If you do not purchase the America the Beautiful Annual Pass for nonresidents each nonresident entering Yosemite National Park (and the 10 other designated parks) will pay a $100 USD per-person entrance fee, per park

Please Note: Entrance fee–free days do not apply to nonresidents or international visitors.

Below is a breakdown of when each entrance option may be the best fit for different types of visitors.

Scenario A: The $250 America the Beautiful Annual Pass May Be a Better Fit If…

• You are traveling as a group in one vehicle (friends, couples, families).
• You plan to visit more than one national park during your trip.
• You want the convenience of unlimited entry for a full year.
• You want to avoid paying the $100 per-person surcharge at the 11 designated special parks, including Yosemite National Park.

Scenario B: Paying the $100 Per-Person Fee May Be a Better Fit If…

• You are traveling solo or as a pair and making a single visit to Yosemite National Park.
• You do not plan to visit any of the other designated national parks with the surcharge.

NOTE: The $100 per person surcharge is in addition to the $35 standard entrance fee.

Public Transportation Considerations

It is not yet known how the new fee structure will affect the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS).

Travelers should check for updated information before finalizing transportation plans.

For Group and Commercial Tour Operators

We are gathering information on impacts to Group and Commercial operators.

Although clear guidance on how the surcharge will apply to group tours, RBCT CUA permits, and non commercial entry has not yet been issued, initial responses from the National Park Service have indicated that the $100 non-resident fee applies to every non-resident visitor age 16+ on commercial road-based tours, in addition to the standard commercial tour vehicle fee.

The operator will provide the number of international passengers and their passes or pay the required fees upon entry. They do not intend to check IDs or board buses. They will likely provide a form to be handed to the fee collector at the entrance.

Quick Recommendations for Nonresident and International Travelers

Before you travel:

• Check updated entrance requirements on the Yosemite National Park website.
• Confirm whether YARTS or other transportation services adjust their policies.
• Bring photo identification, since nonresident ID checks will be required at entrance stations.

Learn More

Visit the National Park Service and Yosemite National Park official website for the latest details on fees, passes, and entrance requirements for 2026.