Non-U.S. residents will soon have to pay $100 surcharge to enter 11 national parks

By Rachel Cohen

Published December 30, 2025 at 4:44 AM EST

Starting Jan. 1, non-U.S. citizens will have to pay an additional $100 each to enter 11 of America's most popular National Parks.

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