Fees & Passes - Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Fees & Passes - Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
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Key Information
Get an entrance pass
You may enter the park with a
Standard
,
Annual
,
or
America the Beautiful Pass
.
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.
Help me choose an entrance pass
Plan to go cashless
This park does
not
accept cash.
Choosing an Entrance Pass
Do you have or qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful Pass?
If you already have an America the Beautiful—the National
Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, that's the only entrance
pass you need. Seniors, military, visitors with a permanent
disability, and families with a 4th grader are eligible for a free
or discounted America the Beautiful pass.
America the Beautiful Pass
How often do you plan to visit national parks in the next 12 months?
If you don't qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful pass, we
recommend choosing an entrance pass based on your trip plans.
I'm visiting...
We recommend
This park, once
Standard Pass
This park, multiple times
Annual Pass
More than one national park or federal recreation site
America the Beautiful Pass
Entrance Passes
The Yosemite Annual Pass provides free entrance to Yosemite for 12 months from the date of purchase for US citizens and residents.
Standard Pass
Annual Pass
America the Beautiful Pass
Nonresident Fees
Standard Entrance Pass
$20.00–$35.00
Non-US residents must pay a $100 per person fee in
addition to the standard entrance pass fee.
More about nonresident fees
We accept major credit cards and mobile payment services (we do not accept cash) when you arrive. If you are arriving in a private vehicle, you only need to pay the vehicle fee (not the $20 per-person fee; non-residents pay an addition $100 per-person fee).
All park entrances (except Hetch Hetchy) are open 24 hours per day.
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).
For Vehicles
If you enter the park in a motorized vehicle, your entrance pass covers
both you and your passengers. Your passengers do not need a separate pass.
Costs for vehicles with more than 15 passengers are listed below under
Organizations and Businesses
.
This fee is valid for seven consecutive days for a non-commercial car, pickup truck, RV, or van with 15 or fewer passenger seats. This fee covers the vehicle and everyone inside of it. Per-person nonresident fees still apply.
In-person Purchase Locations
South Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Arch Rock Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Big Oak Flat Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Hetch Hetchy Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Tioga Pass Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Per-person nonresident fees still apply.
In-person Purchase Locations
South Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Arch Rock Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Big Oak Flat Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Hetch Hetchy Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Tioga Pass Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
For Individuals without a Vehicle
If you enter the park on a bicycle or on foot and are at least 16 years
old, you need your own entrance pass. Children under the age of 16
don't need an entrance pass.
This fee is valid for seven consecutive days for people entering on foot, a bicycle, a horse, or a non-commercial bus or van. People 15 years and younger are free.
In-person Purchase Locations
South Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Arch Rock Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Big Oak Flat Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Hetch Hetchy Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Tioga Pass Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
For Organizations & Businesses
An educational fee waiver is available for educational and scientific groups that are accredited or tax-exempt for educational purposes planning a trip for educational or scientific purposes related to Yosemite that is not primarily recreational.
More information
The per-person fee is $20 to a maximum of $300 per vehicle. People 15 years and younger are free.
In-person Purchase Locations
South Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Arch Rock Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Big Oak Flat Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Hetch Hetchy Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Tioga Pass Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
The fee is $20 per person for any resident 16 years or older. For any nonresident the fee is $100 per person for anyone 16 years or older. This fee is valid for seven consecutive days.
In-person Purchase Locations
South Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Arch Rock Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Big Oak Flat Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Hetch Hetchy Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Tioga Pass Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
More information
This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. For any nonresident there is an additional fee of $100 per person for anyone 16 years or older. A commercial use authorization is required.
In-person Purchase Locations
South Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Arch Rock Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Big Oak Flat Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Hetch Hetchy Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Tioga Pass Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
More information
This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. For any nonresident there is an additional fee of $100 per person for anyone 16 years or older. A commercial use authorization is required.
In-person Purchase Locations
South Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Arch Rock Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Big Oak Flat Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Hetch Hetchy Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
Tioga Pass Entrance
Credit/Debit Only
More information
America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational
Lands Pass
Covers
entrance fees
and
standard amenity
(day-use) fees
at lands managed by
National Park Service
US Fish & Wildlife Service
US Forest Service
Bureau of Land Management
Bureau of Reclamation
US Army of Corps of Engineers
Depending on the type of entrance fee charged at a site, covers
One private vehicle fee
or
Four per person fees
Type
Available to
Price
Resident Annual Pass
US citizens and residents
$80.00
Non-Resident Annual Pass
Non-US residents
$250.00
Senior Annual Pass
US citizens and residents 62+ years old
$20.00
Senior Lifetime Pass
US citizens and residents 62+ years old
$80.00
Military Annual Pass
Current US military and dependents
Free
Military Lifetime Pass
Gold Star Family members and veterans
Free
Access Pass
US citizens and residents with permanent disability
Free
4th Grade Pass
US 4th graders
Free
Volunteer Pass
Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours
Free
America the Beautiful Passes are
non-refundable, non-transferable
and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen
. Passholders must show
valid photo identification (ID) with each pass.
How to Get an America the Beautiful Pass
In Person (Recommended)
Physical passes can be purchased or picked up at over 1,000 federal recreation sites.
Purchase and pickup locations
Order Online, Receive by Mail
To receive your pass by mail, order online at the
USGS Online Store
. Online orders are for physical passes, not digital passes, and may take up to three weeks to be processed and delivered. Order receipts may not be used in place of a physical pass. We recommend ordering at least three weeks in advance of your visit, or picking up a pass in person instead.
Get a Digital Pass from Recreation.gov
Skip the wait! Get a Digital America the Beautiful Pass through
recreation.gov. Your digital pass can be saved to a mobile
device and used immediately.
Get a Digital America the Beautiful Pass
Nonresident Fees
Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Yosemite National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. This includes nonresidents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization (CUA) group, or concessioner tour group.
More about nonresident fees
2026 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
Come experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to US citizens and residents (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
February 16
: Presidents Day (Washington's Birthday)
May 25
: Memorial Day
June 14:
Flag Day/President Trump's birthday
July 3–5:
Independence Day
weekend
August 25:
110th Birthday of the National Park Service
September 17:
Constitution Day
October 27
: Theodore Roosevelt's birthday
November 11:
Veterans Day
Last updated: January 9, 2026
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