Fees & Passes

 
Plan Your Visit

Key Information

  1. Get an entrance pass

    All visitors must have one of these entrance passes:

    Pass Price
    Standard Pass $20.00–$35.00
    Annual Pass $70.00
    America the Beautiful Pass (includes Senior Passes) FREE–$80.00

    Help me choose an entrance pass

  2. 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.

Standard Entrance Pass

$20.00–$35.00

We accept major credit cards and mobile payment services (we do not accept cash) when you arrive. Online purchase of entrance fees is not available. If you are arriving in a private vehicle, you only need to pay the vehicle fee (not the per-person fee). All park entrances (except Hetch Hetchy) are open 24 hours per day. If the entrance station is unstaffed when you arrive, you can pay on the way out. 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 three 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.

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

This fee is valid for three consecutive days for a non-commercial motorcycle (cost is per motorcycle, not person).

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 three 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 fee is $25 plus $20 per person, not to exceed $105. This fee is valid for three consecutive days. 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 three consecutive days. 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 three consecutive days. 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. 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

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

Annual Entrance - Park

Annual Entrance - Park

$70.00

Annual pass providing free entrance to Yosemite for 12 months from the date of purchase.

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

America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass

A stack of all six versions of the America the Beautiful 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
Annual Pass Everyone $80.00
Senior Annual Pass US citizens and permanent residents 62+ years old $20.00
Senior Lifetime Pass US citizens and permanent 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 permanent 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)

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.

2025 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 everyone (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:

Last updated: November 13, 2024

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