The fees collected at Yellowstone are absolutely vital for maintaining the park’s resources and infrastructure. Yellowstone Entrance Fees fund important projects, and it’s great that they use 80% of the funds directly within the park.
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If you don’t qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful pass, we recommend choosing an entrance pass based on your trip plans.
| I’m visiting… | We recommend |
|---|---|
| This park, once | Standard Pass |
| This park, multiple times | Annual Pass |
| More than one national park or federal recreation site | America the Beautiful Pass |
2026 Yellowstone National Park Entrance Fees (Valid for 7 Days)
Standard Entrance Pass
For Vehicles
The following passes grant entry into Yellowstone National Park and are valid for seven consecutive days from the date of purchase:
| Pass Type | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Private Non-Commercial Vehicle | $35.00 | Covers the pass holder and all accompanying passengers in a single vehicle. |
| Motorcycle or Snowmobile | $30.00 | Covers the pass holder and all accompanying passengers on a single motorcycle or snowmobile. |
| Individual Entry | $20.00 | Per person (age 16+) entering by foot, bicycle, or ski. |
Vehicles must be private, non-commercial, and with a seating capacity of 15 or less.
For Individuals without a Vehicle
If you enter the park on a bicycle or on foot and are at least 16 years old, you need your own entrance pass. Children under the age of 16 don’t need an entrance pass.
For Organizations & Businesses
| Pass Type | Cost | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Non-commercial group (16+persons) | $20.00 | (e.g. church groups, scouts) traveling in a vehicle with a capacity of 16 or more people. Cost is per person. Unlimited entry for one vehicle and all passengers for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase. |
| Commercial Sedan (1-6 seats) | $20.00 | A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The cost is $25 + $20 per person. Pass is good for seven days as long as it’s the same passenger group. |
| Commercial Van (7-15 seats) | $125.00 | Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 7-15 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. Pass is good for seven days as long as it’s the same passenger group. |
| Commercial Mini-bus (16-25 seats) | $200.00 | Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 16-25 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. Pass is good for seven days as long as it’s the same passenger group. |
| Commercial Motor Coach (26 + seats) | $300.00 | Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 26 or more passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. Pass is good for seven days as long as it’s the same passenger group. |
Nonresident Fees
Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Yellowstone National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. This includes nonresidents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization (CUA) group, or concessioner tour group.
Annual Entrance – Park
$70.00
Provides unlimited entry for one year (valid through the month of purchase) to the pass holder and passengers in the same vehicle, or pass holder and up to three persons where per person fees are charged. Purchase at any entrance station.
In-person Purchase Locations
- Northeast Entrance Station Cash or Credit/Debit
- East Entrance Station Cash or Credit/Debit
- North Entrance Station Cash or Credit/Debit
- South Entrance Station Cash or Credit/Debit
- West Entrance Station Cash or Credit/Debit
America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Covers entrance fees and standard amenity (day-use) fees at lands managed by
- National Park Service
- US Fish & Wildlife Service
- US Forest Service
- Bureau of Land Management
- Bureau of Reclamation
- US Army of Corps of Engineers
Depending on the type of entrance fee charged at a site, covers
One private vehicle fee
or
Four per person fees
| Type | Available to | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass | US Citizens and residents | $80.00 |
| Non- Resident Annual Pass | Non-US residents | $250.00 |
| Senior Annual Pass | US citizens and permanent residents 62+ years old | $20.00 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass | US citizens and permanent residents 62+ years old | $80.00 |
| Military Annual Pass | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass | US citizens and permanent residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
America the Beautiful Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Passholders must show valid photo identification (ID) with each pass.
2026 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 US citizens and residents (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
- February 16: Presidents Day (Washington’s Birthday)
- May 25: Memorial Day
- June 14: Flag Day/President Trump’s birthday
- July 3–5: Independence Day weekend
- August 25: 110th Birthday of the National Park Service
- September 17: Constitution Day
- October 27: Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday
- November 11: Veterans Day