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Yosemite entrance fees

Since 2026 every person aged 16 and over without US residence pays $100 extra. Whether the gate or the annual pass is cheaper depends on who is in the car.

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Who is in the car?

No US residenceaged 16 and over
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Childrenunder 16
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  • $35Car with all occupants, 7 days
  • +$100per person without US residence, 16+
  • $250America the Beautiful, non-residents
  • $235two adults in a rental car
  • $0Children under 16

02 · Pay at the gate or buy the pass

Gate or pass: when the $250 pays off

The America the Beautiful pass for non-residents covers entry to all federal parks and replaces the $100 surcharge. In your own car it pays off in Yosemite alone from three adults.

National Park Service: fees and passes ↗

03 · Admission included in the tour

Standard admission included in the tour

According to the operators, both tours include standard admission. Before booking, check whether the $100 surcharge for visitors without US residence comes on top.

Offer photo: From San Francisco: 2-day Yosemite tour with lodging

GetYourGuide · Incredible Adventures

From San Francisco: 2-day Yosemite tour with lodging

Two days instead of fourteen hours: guided valley tour, Glacier Point, giant sequoias, with a night at the Yosemite View Lodge in between. Transport by biodiesel minibus.

  • 2 days
  • Small group, up to 13
  • Guide in English
  • Overnight stay included

Departure Hotel pickup in San Francisco.

According to the provider, the standard entrance fee for all participants, guiding, transport and the hotel night are included. The list of inclusions explicitly marks the $100 fee for people without US residency as not included. Free cancellation up to 7 days before; only one small bag per person is allowed. The park service explicitly charges the fee to people on commercial tours as well, so check before booking whether the provider covers it.

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Offer photo: Yosemite day trip with a walk among the giant sequoias

GetYourGuide · Incredible Adventures

Yosemite day trip with a walk among the giant sequoias

Day trip from San Francisco with a 3.2 km (2 mi) walk to Tuolumne Grove and its giant sequoias, plus time in Yosemite Valley.

  • 14 hours
  • Guide in English
  • Entrance included for all participants
  • Group of up to 26

Departure Hotel pickup in San Francisco.

The title speaks of a small group, while the notes give a group size of up to 26 participants; both are on the same page. The standard entrance fee is included for all participants; the $100 non-resident fee is not mentioned. The sequoia walk may be dropped in winter because of snow. The park service explicitly charges the fee to people on commercial tours as well, so check before booking whether the provider covers it.

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04 · Keep planning

What you need besides the ticket

Each topic opens the field book of the park guide at the right entry.

05 · What the ticket includes

What you need to know at the entrance station

Five entrance stations, card payment only, and the surcharge also applies on booked tours.

Included

Digital pass at once

The digital America the Beautiful pass is available immediately on recreation.gov. The card by post takes up to three weeks, and a receipt does not replace the pass.

National Park Service: fees and passes ↗
Extra

Also due on a tour

The surcharge also applies to people without US residence in a commercial tour group. Whether an operator pays it in advance is rarely in the list of inclusions: ask before booking.

NPS: non-resident fee on commercial tours ↗

06 · Guided on site

On foot with a guide in the valley

A guided walk in a small group. Park admission is not included.

Offer photo: Guided hike: how Yosemite Valley was formed

GetYourGuide · Yosemite Alpine Quest

Guided hike: how Yosemite Valley was formed

Three hours on foot in a group of no more than eight: the guide talks about glaciers, geology, wildlife and the park's history, with views of El Capitan, Half Dome and Yosemite Falls. For the same product on Viator, the provider gives the route: start at the Yosemite Valley Welcome Center, across Cook’s Meadow to the foot of Lower Yosemite Fall and back.

  • 3 hours
  • No more than 8 people
  • Guide in English
  • Park entrance not included

Departure In the park. According to GetYourGuide, the meeting point changes with the season and is announced before the tour; for the same product on Viator, the provider names the steps in front of the Yosemite Valley Welcome Center. Hotel pickup is not included.

Not included: park entrance (given by the provider as $35 per vehicle), pickup, and food and drink. For people aged 16 or over without US residency, the $100 fee comes on top; the page does not mention it. The list of inclusions names a vehicle reservation as included; the park does not require an entry reservation in 2026. Besides Yosemite Valley, the description also mentions Mariposa Grove, so ask the provider where the hike takes place on your chosen day. Not suitable during pregnancy or for people with back problems, fear of heights or balance problems; trekking poles are provided. Cancellation up to 24 hours before. Check dates and prices with the provider.

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07 · All rates

Yosemite fees 2026

In US dollars. The vehicle fee is valid for seven consecutive days for all occupants.

CategoryAmount
Private vehicle, 7 days$35
Motorcycle, 7 days$30
On foot, by bike or on horseback, 16+$20
Surcharge without US residence, per person 16+$100
Children under 16free
America the Beautiful, non-residents$250
America the Beautiful, US residents$80
Yosemite annual pass, US residents only$70

Checked 20 Sep 2026 on the National Park Service fees page. Fees according to the National Park Service, retrieved 20 Sep 2026.National Park Service: fees and passes ↗

08 · FAQ

Yosemite entrance fees: quick answers

Every answer with its source.

How much is the Yosemite entrance fee for international visitors?

A private vehicle with all occupants costs $35 for seven days. On top comes a $100 surcharge for every person aged 16 and over without US residence. Two adults in a car therefore pay $235.

National Park Service: fees and passes ↗

Is the America the Beautiful pass worth it?

It costs $250 for non-residents, covers entry to all federal parks and replaces the surcharge. For a family of four that is $250 against $435, and the pass then stays valid in other parks.

National Park Service: fees and passes ↗

Do children pay the surcharge?

No. Anyone aged 15 or younger pays neither entry nor surcharge.

NPS: non-resident fee on commercial tours ↗

Do I need a reservation to enter in 2026?

No. The park uses no timed-entry reservation system in 2026 and recommends weekday visits. Reservations for campgrounds, lodging and the Glacier Point tour remain.

National Park Service: entry reservations ↗

Can I pay cash in the park?

Not at the entrance stations; payment is by card or mobile. The America the Beautiful pass is available digitally at once on recreation.gov.

National Park Service: fees and passes ↗

Does the surcharge also apply on a booked tour?

Yes, explicitly also for participants of commercial tours. Since June 2026 operators can pay entry and surcharge in advance with a Commercial Site Pass on Recreation.gov; ask before booking.

NPS: non-resident fee on commercial tours ↗

Sources · checked 20 Sep 2026

  1. National Park Service: fees and passes ↗
  2. NPS: non-resident fee on commercial tours ↗
  3. National Park Service: entry reservations ↗

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