When is entrance fee-free at Sequoia in 2026?

Direct answer

February 16, 2026, May 25, 2026, June 14, 2026, July 3, 2026, July 4, 2026, July 5, 2026, August 25, 2026, September 17, 2026, October 27, 2026, November 11, 2026

Published dates

February 16, 2026
May 25, 2026
June 14, 2026
July 3, 2026
July 4, 2026
July 5, 2026
August 25, 2026
September 17, 2026
October 27, 2026
November 11, 2026

The $70 park annual pass covers Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and the Hume Lake Ranger District for one year from the month of purchase and is non-transferable. An Annual or America the Beautiful pass also exempts non-US residents from the $100 per-person nonresident surcharge. No pass covers a Crystal Cave tour ticket or a wilderness permit fee.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

Non-US residents (16 and over) must pay an additional $100 per person fee unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass.

Official fee-free-day policy