$100 per-person nonresident fee for non-U.S. residents at Kings Canyon: what applies in 2026?

Exact conditions

Status

Required under the listed conditions

Applies to

all visitors

Place or corridor

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks — one of only 11 NPS units charging this fee

Effective dates

January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026

Published fee

$100

Release model

on sale now

Release detail: Charged at the entrance station in addition to the standard entrance fee; no advance booking. Residency is checked by photo ID.

Fee detail: $100 per non-U.S.-resident person aged 16 or older, in addition to the standard entrance fee. Applies to nonresidents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization group, or concessioner tour group.

Exceptions and limits

• Waived for holders of an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass (including the $250 Non-Resident Annual Pass), and for their passengers in a private vehicle or on two motorcycles, or the holder plus three additional adults where fees are per person.
• Does not apply to U.S. citizens or residents.
• Does not apply to anyone under 16.
• A valid Annual Pass purchased before January 1, 2026 is honored on its original terms and covers the nonresident fee.