Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees

You can pay the entrance fee or purchase an annual or lifetime pass at any park entrance station. (You can also purchase these in advance, if desired.) All park entrances (except Hetch Hetchy) are open 24 hours per day. If the entrance station is unstaffed when you arrive, you can pay on the way out.

Seven-day pass if entering via:

Non-commercial car, pickup truck, RV, or van with 15 or fewer passenger seats

$35 per vehicle (no per-person fee)

Motorcycle

$30 per motorcycle (no per-person fee)

Foot, bicycle, horse, or non-commercial bus or van with more than 15 passenger seats

$20 per person aged 16 or older
(fee waivers may be available for curriculum-based educational trips)

Commercial Tour Fees

• Commercial sedan (up to six seats): $25 (plus $15 per person)
• Commercial van (7-15 seats, regardless of occupancy): $125
• Commercial mini bus (16-25 seats, regardless of occupancy): $200
• Commercial motor coach (26 or more seats, regardless of occupancy): $300

Additionally, a commercial use authorization is required for all commercial passenger transportation operators.

Other Passes

These passes admit the pass owner and any accompanying passengers in a private car.

Yosemite Pass: $70

Annual pass providing free entrance to Yosemite for 12 months from the date of purchase

America the Beautiful—National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass: $80

Annual pass covering entrance and standard amenity fees for national parks and other federal fee areas, valid for 12 months from date of purchase. This replaces the National Parks Pass and Golden Eagle Pass.

Every Kid Outdoors Annual Pass: Free

Annual pass covering entrance fees for 4th grade students for the school year.

Annual Pass for US Military: Free

Annual pass covering entrance and standard amenity fees for all active US military personnel and their dependents, valid for 12 months from date of issuance. (For active duty US military personnel and dependents with proper identification (CAC Card or DD Form 1173).)

Access Pass: Free

Lifetime admission and discount pass for US citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. (You can also get this pass by mail for $10.)

Senior Pass: $80 (valid for life) or $20 (valid for 12 months from date of purchase)

Lifetime or annual admission and discount pass for US citizens or permanent residents who are age 62 or older.(You can also get this pass by mail for an additional $10.)

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Payment Methods and Locations

We accept cash, checks, traveler's checks, and credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover).

You may pay entrance fees at any park entrance (pay on the way out if the entrance station is unstaffed when you arrive). Additionally, you may pay the entrance fee or purchase a pass at the visitor centers in Oakhurst, Mariposa, Groveland, and Lee Vining from about Memorial Day (late May) through Columbus Day (early October), or you can pay online.

Find out how to upgrade a pass or fix a duplicate charge.

Free Entrance Days

In 2019, entrance fees will be waived on:

• Monday, January 21 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
• Saturday, April 20 (First day of National Park Week)
• August 25 (National Park Service Birthday)
• Saturday, September 28 (National Public Lands Day)
• Monday, November 11 (Veterans Day)

If your visit during a free day extends beyond the free day(s) and you re-enter the park after the free day, you will be required to pay the regular entrance fee.