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What U.S. national park entrance passes cost in 2026
The National Park Service lists USD 80 for the resident America the Beautiful Annual Pass and USD 250 for the nonresident version. Senior, military and other passes have separate prices and eligibility rules.
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The table also lists eligibility-based passes at no charge and the separate nonresident surcharge.
The annual pass has two residency tiers
The National Park Service says the resident and nonresident annual prices took effect on 1 January 2026. The resident pass costs USD 80 and requires proof of eligibility. The nonresident version costs USD 250 and uses different vehicle and per-person coverage rules. Source 1 Source 2
The senior prices use age and status
Eligible U.S. citizens and permanent residents aged at least 62 can purchase the USD 20 Senior Annual Pass or USD 80 Senior Lifetime Pass. NPS requires documentation. Its guidance describes possible discounts on some amenity fees separately from entry. Source 1
Free passes have distinct eligibility rules
The National Park Service lists separate passes for current military and dependants, eligible veterans and Gold Star families, people with qualifying permanent disabilities, U.S. fourth graders and qualifying volunteers. Check which evidence the specific programme requires. Source 1
A park can have charges outside the pass price
Some parks charge an additional USD 100 to nonresidents aged 16 or older when a qualifying pass does not cover them. The park list, per-vehicle coverage and per-person coverage are in NPS guidance. Reservations and other amenities may use separate rules. Source 1 Source 2