President Donald Trump’s administration said foreign tourists will pay more to visit U.S. national parks like Sequoia, Kings Canyon and the Grand Canyon beginning in 2026.
The Department of the Interior runs the national parks, and the BBC reports that it said each international visitor will pay $100 per person in addition to existing fees to access 11 parks.
The report also noted that in 2026, international non-residents will pay $250 for an annual pass to parks, which used to be $80. U.S. citizens and permanent residents will still pay $80.
The department said it is a move to make parks more accessible and affordable for U.S. citizens.
Trump signed an executive order in July to increase fees at national parks for international visitors.
Additional parks affected by the change include Acadia, Bryce Canyon, Everglades, Glacier, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone, Yosemite and Zion national parks.
The national parks system experienced a record number of visitors in 2024, with about 331 million visitors, up from 6 million in 2023.
