Does an America the Beautiful pass cover Yosemite?

Direct answer

Yes. The pass covers the entrance fee and does not cover reservations, timed entry, or permits.

Coverage, kept separate

Accepted: Yes
Entrance fee: Covered
Reservations and permits: Not covered

An America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee but never a reservation or permit fee. It also waives the $100 non-US-resident surcharge. Resident Annual $80, Non-Resident Annual $250, Senior Annual $20, Senior Lifetime $80, Military/Access/4th Grade/Volunteer free. Fee-free days are stated to apply to US citizens and residents.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

America the Beautiful—National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Passes do cover park entrance fees (but not reservation requirements or fees if they are in place).

Official pass policy