WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration will significantly increase national park costs for international visitors beginning Jan. 1, part of an “America-first” pricing overhaul aimed at keeping U.S. entry fees lower for residents. The Interior Department announced Tuesday that nonresidents will face steep new charges, while Americans will continue paying current rates at parks nationwide.
Under the new structure, the annual “America the Beautiful” parks pass for U.S. residents will stay at $80. But international travelers will see the cost of the same pass jump to $250 — a $170 increase. Nonresidents without an annual pass will also pay a new $100-per-person surcharge on top of standard entrance fees when visiting the nation’s 11 most popular parks, including Yosemite, Yellowstone, and the Grand Canyon.
The announcement follows a turbulent year for the National Park Service, which faced hundreds of employee dismissals during a broader federal workforce restructuring. At the same time, international air travel to the United States has declined, with travelers citing tariffs and other U.S. policies as deterrents.
The Interior Department says the increased fees ensure foreign visitors “contribute their fair share” to maintaining national parks. The agency will also introduce “resident-only patriotic fee-free days” in 2026, including on the National Park Service’s 110th anniversary and on Flag Day, which coincides with President Trump’s birthday.
Passes will now be fully digital through Recreation.gov, and motorcycle riders will receive expanded access, with each pass covering two motorcycles.
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• Axios – MBFC Rating
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