Yosemite entrance fee at Yosemite: what applies in 2026?

Direct answer

Yosemite entrance fee (7-day pass)

Exact conditions

Status: Required under the listed conditions
Applies to: all visitors
Place or corridor: All park entrances (South, Arch Rock, Big Oak Flat, Hetch Hetchy, Tioga Pass)
Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
Published fee: $35
Release model: on sale now

Release detail: Sold at entrance stations (credit/debit only) or in advance on Recreation.gov.

Fee detail: $35 private vehicle, $30 motorcycle, $20 per person on foot/bicycle, all valid seven consecutive days. Yosemite Annual Pass $70. Non-US residents aged 16+ pay an additional $100 per person.

Exceptions and limits

People 15 years and younger do not need an entrance pass.
America the Beautiful and Yosemite Annual passholders are covered.
Ten entrance fee-free days in 2026 apply to US citizens and residents.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

The fee for a Standard entrance pass is $20.00–$35.00. Non-US residents (16 and over) must pay an additional $100 per person fee unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass.

Fees & Passes - Yosemite National Park