"The United States is implementing a new America-first entry fee policy that will charge non-US residents without an annual pass $100 per person at its 11 most-visited national parks. The change was announced on Tuesday by the Department of the Interior, which oversees the national park system, as part of its 2026 fee scheme. The price of an annual parks pass for non-US residents will also rise from $80 to $250, it said."
"Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said in a statement that with the fee hikes, US President Donald Trump aims to put American families first. These policies ensure that US taxpayers, who already support the National Park System, continue to enjoy affordable access, while international visitors contribute their fair share to maintaining and improving our parks for future generations, Burgum said."
The Department of the Interior announced a 2026 fee scheme that charges non-US residents without an annual pass $100 each at the 11 most-visited national parks and raises non-resident annual pass prices from $80 to $250. Secretary Doug Burgum framed the hikes as prioritizing American families and shifting more maintenance costs to international visitors. Parks affected include Great Smoky Mountains, Zion, and the Grand Canyon, each previously charging lower or different entry or parking fees. The fee increases aim to boost park revenues even as the National Park Service faces proposed budget reductions and potential cuts in 2026.
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