Starting May 21, both Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks will prohibit cash payments at entrance stations as part of a National Park Service initiative. This move, aimed at increasing operational efficiency and security, allows visitors to pay using mobile payments or cards. Park management contends that reducing cash transactions frees personnel for other essential duties. Controversy surrounds this policy due to lawsuits filed against it since its introduction in 2023, highlighting ongoing resistance from some visitors preferring cash use for fees.
Moving to a cashless system will reduce the amount of time park staff spend managing cash and increase their availability for other work.
Visitors to Sequoia and Kings Canyon who want or need to pay their fees in cash can purchase a park pass at local vendors.
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