Entrance FeesAll 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. Currently, we only accept credit cards. 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). You can pay in advance (preferred) or upon arrival (credit card only). Motorcycle$30 per motorcycle (no per-person fee). You can pay in advance (preferred) or upon arrival (credit card only). Foot, bicycle, horse, or non-commercial bus or van with more than 15 passenger seats$20 per person aged 16 or older. You can pay in advance (preferred) or upon arrival (credit card only). Commercial Tour Fees
Additionally, a commercial use authorization is required for all commercial passenger transportation operators. Other PassesThese passes admit the pass owner and any accompanying passengers in a private car. Yosemite Pass: $70Annual 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: $80Annual 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. Access Pass: FreeLifetime 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.) Every Kid Outdoors Annual Pass: FreeAnnual pass covering entrance fees for 4th grade students for the school year. Annual Pass for US Military: FreeAnnual 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).) Find more information about passes Free Access for US Military VeteransFree entry is available to veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, and is able to present one of the following forms of identification when entering a national park:
Free Access for Gold Star FamiliesFree entry is available to Gold Star Families, who are next of kin of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces who lost his or her life in a “qualifying situation,” such as a war, an international terrorist attack, or a military operation outside of the United States while serving with the U.S. Armed Forces. Qualifying families can download a voucher to fill out before arriving at the park [300 kb PDF]. Payment Methods and LocationsWe currently accept credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover) only. 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. Free Entrance DaysIn 2021, entrance fees (but not reservation requirements) will be waived on:
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. |
Last updated: January 8, 2021