Topline
The Interior Ministry announced on Tuesday that foreign tourists will have to pay $100 more per person to access the most popular national parks across the country. According to the administration, this is an “America-first” initiative that will allow U.S. residents to “continue to enjoy affordable access.”
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Key facts
From January 1, 2026, foreign visitors will have to pay $250 to purchase an annual pass to the parks, while the price for US residents will remain unchanged at $80. said the Ministry of the Interior.
Foreign tourists without an annual pass must pay a surcharge of $100 per person, in addition to the standard fare, to enter the country’s 11 most visited national parks.
Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Everglades and Yosemite are among them list of parks which will incur the additional cost of $100.
Additionally, no-entry fee days are only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
The statement lists 10 “residents-only patriotic, free days for 2026,” including the Fourth of July weekend, Memorial Day, “Flag Day/President Trump’s birthday,” among others.
What else do we know about the extra costs?
The Interior Department said it was implementing an “America-first entry fee policy” as part of the Trump administration’s “commitment to improve access for American residents.” The statement added: “US residents will continue to enjoy affordable prices, while non-residents will pay a higher rate to help support the care and maintenance of America’s parks.” The agency said revenue from the increased fees “will be invested directly in America’s national parks, supporting visitor facility upgrades, essential maintenance and enhanced services across the country.”
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