Fees & Passes

Overview of entrance requirements

All visitors MUST have

Most visitors also need

Reservations and Timed Entry

Reservation

Required to drive into Yosemite on weekends and holidays
Dates applicable
Apr 13–Jun 30
Cost
$2.00
A reservation is required to drive into or through Yosemite National Park between 5 am and 4 pm on weekends and holidays.

Exceptions

If you have an in-park camping, lodging, or vacation rental reservation, a Half Dome permit or wilderness permit reservation, or are entering via regional transit or authorized tour groups, you do not need an additional reservation.
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Reservation

Required to drive into Yosemite seven days days per week
Dates applicable
Jul 1–Aug 16
Cost
$2.00
A reservation will be required to drive into or through Yosemite National Park every day from 5 am to 4 pm from July 1 through August 16.

Exceptions

If you have an in-park camping, lodging, or vacation rental reservation, a Half Dome permit or wilderness permit reservation, or are entering via regional transit or authorized tour groups, you do not need an additional reservation.
More about this reservation

Reservation

Required to drive into Yosemite on weekends and holidays
Dates applicable
Aug 17–Oct 27
Cost
$2.00
A reservation is required to drive into or through Yosemite National Park between 5 am and 4 pm on weekends and holidays.

Exceptions

If you have an in-park camping, lodging, or vacation rental reservation, a Half Dome permit or wilderness permit reservation, or are entering via regional transit or authorized tour groups, you do not need an additional reservation.
More about this reservation

Entrance Passes

Standard Entrance Pass

$20.00–$35.00

We do not accept cash. We accept major credit cards and mobile payment services. 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).

This fee is valid for seven 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 seven 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

This fee is valid for seven 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 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

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

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

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

This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. 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

2024 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 may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:

Last updated: February 13, 2024

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