Sequoia National Park entrance fee at Sequoia: what applies in 2026?

Direct answer

Sequoia National Park entrance fee - shared with Kings Canyon

Exact conditions

Status: Required under the listed conditions
Applies to: all visitors
Place or corridor: Ash Mountain Entrance Station (Highway 198, Sequoia). The same pass is honored at Big Stump Entrance Station in Kings Canyon and in the Hume Lake District of Sequoia National Forest.
Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
Published fee: $35
Release model: on sale now

Release detail: Sold on arrival or in advance at Recreation.gov. Advance purchase is not available for commercial vehicles of any size.

Fee detail: $35 private vehicle, $30 motorcycle, $20 per person on foot or bicycle - each valid 1-7 days. Park annual pass $70. Non-US residents 16+ pay an extra $100 per person unless holding an Annual or America the Beautiful pass.

Exceptions and limits

Children under 16 do not need an entrance pass.
Reservations are not accepted or required to enter.
No fee on the 2026 fee-free days.
Entrance stations are credit/debit only, though Foothills and Kings Canyon visitor centers accept cash.

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Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

Reservations are not accepted or required. Most credit cards, debit cards, and digital forms of payment are accepted ... The fee for a Standard entrance pass is $20.00-$35.00.

Fees & Passes - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks