Nov. 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior announced a change to park fee structures that increases the cost for international visitors to enter some parks.
Starting Jan.1, 2026, annual passes to the 11 most visited U.S. national parks will cost $80 for U.S. residents and $250 for nonresidents, while single-day entrances to any of the 11 parks will carry a $100 surcharge above the regular fee for nonresidents of the U.S., the department announced on Tuesday.
The parks affected by the changes include some of the most visited across the country, such as Acadia, Everglades, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite national parks, the department said.
"These policies ensure that U.S. 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," Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in a press release.
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