Fees & Passes

Overview of entrance requirements

All visitors MUST have

* May not apply in some cases. See details below.

Entrance Passes

Standard Entrance Pass

$20.00–$35.00

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. You can pay in advance (preferred) or upon arrival. We accept major credit cards and mobile payment services. We do not accept cash. America the Beautiful—National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Passes do cover park entrance fees (but not reservation requirements or fees if they are in place).

This fee is valid for seven consecutive days for a non-commercial car, pickup truck, RV, or van with 15 or fewer passenger seats.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • South Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Arch Rock Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Big Oak Flat Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Hetch Hetchy Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Tioga Pass Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

This fee is valid for seven consecutive days for a non-commercial motorcycle (cost is per motorcycle, not person).

In-person Purchase Locations

  • South Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Arch Rock Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Big Oak Flat Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Hetch Hetchy Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Tioga Pass Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

This fee is valid for seven consecutive days for people entering on foot, a bicycle, a horse, or a non-commercial bus or van. People 15 years and younger are free.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • South Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Arch Rock Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Big Oak Flat Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Hetch Hetchy Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Tioga Pass Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

For Organizations & Businesses

An educational fee waiver is available for educational and scientific groups that are accredited or tax-exempt for educational purposes planning a trip for educational or scientific purposes related to Yosemite that is not primarily recreational.
More information

The fee is $25 plus $20 per person, not to exceed $105. This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • South Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Arch Rock Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Big Oak Flat Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Hetch Hetchy Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Tioga Pass Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

More information

This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • South Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Arch Rock Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Big Oak Flat Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Hetch Hetchy Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Tioga Pass Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

More information

This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • South Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Arch Rock Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Big Oak Flat Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Hetch Hetchy Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Tioga Pass Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

More information

This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • South Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Arch Rock Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Big Oak Flat Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Hetch Hetchy Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Tioga Pass Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

More information

This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. People 15 years and younger are free

In-person Purchase Locations

  • South Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Arch Rock Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Big Oak Flat Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Hetch Hetchy Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Tioga Pass Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

Annual Entrance - Park

Annual Entrance - Park

$70.00
Annual pass providing free entrance to Yosemite for 12 months from the date of purchase.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • South Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Arch Rock Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Big Oak Flat Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Hetch Hetchy Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Tioga Pass Entrance

    Credit/Debit Only

2023 Fee-free Days

No entrance pass required on these days:

Last updated: May 15, 2023

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Contact Info

Phone:

209/372-0200

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