Travel Advisories

Important Update: National Park Entrance Fee Changes for 2026

Effective January 1, 2026, the cost of the America the Beautiful Annual Pass for non-U.S. residents will increase from $80 to $250. This pass is valid for 12 months and provides entry to all U.S. National Parks as well as many federal recreation sites. It covers one non-commercial vehicle or two motorbikes.

Without an annual pass, international visitors will pay standard park admission fees — for example, currently $35 per vehicle at Grand Canyon and Yosemite — plus an additional $100 per person, per park, making the annual pass the most cost-effective option.

The additional $100 per person fee will apply at the following parks:

  • Acadia National Park

  • Bryce Canyon National Park

  • Everglades National Park

  • Glacier National Park

  • Grand Canyon National Park

  • Grand Teton National Park

  • Rocky Mountain National Park

  • Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

  • Yellowstone National Park

  • Yosemite National Park

  • Zion National Park


How to Purchase the Annual Pass?

"Digital” Annual Passes can be purchased here: nps.gov. The price will remain $80 until December 31, and the pass will be valid through December 2026.

The online purchase process is simple, and the digital pass can be saved to an Apple Wallet. A printable paper version is also available. Please note: many parks have limited cellular or Wi-Fi coverage, so ensure the pass is saved to your device or printed in advance.

UPDATED DECEMBER 2, 2025

Dragon Bravo Fire - North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park

The North Rim is closed for the remainder of the 2025 season because of damage and losses caused by the Dragon Bravo Wildfire.

In July 2025, the Dragon Bravo Fire destroyed approximately 70 structures, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, the North Rim Visitor Center, and many guest cabins. As a result, the North Rim developed area remains closed to all public access for the remainder of the 2025 season. This closure includes all lodging, visitor services, and developed facilities.

The park is currently focused on emergency stabilization to protect remaining infrastructure and natural resources. Planning is underway for the recovery and rebuilding of visitor facilities, including the Grand Canyon Lodge, although this process will take time. Read more here >

Additionally, the Grand Canyon is a vast park with other areas remaining open. As a reference point, the North Rim is about a 5-hour drive from the South Rim of the Canyon. For further details on what areas are open, visit this link: Grand Canyon National Park Operations >

AFFECTED HOTELS:

  • Grand Canyon North Rim Lodge (Hotel ID: 93) - The hotel was unfortunately destroyed in the fire.

UPDATED AUGUST 4, 2025

Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel Restrictions

The restrictions on vehicle size for the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel are set to begin in mid-2026. Specifically, vehicles exceeding 11 feet 4 inches tall, 7 feet 10 inches wide, or 35 feet 9 inches long, or weighing over 50,000 pounds, will be rerouted. This change is part of a broader effort to address safety concerns and protect the historic highway and tunnel.

CURRENT RESTRICTIONS

Depending on the size of the vehicle, guests may not be able to travel through the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel on SR-9 between Zion National Park’s south and east entrances. The following are currently prohibited in the tunnel:

  • Vehicles over 13 feet 1 inch tall (4.2 meters)

  • Semi-Trucks

  • Vehicles carrying hazardous materials

  • Vehicles weighing more than 50,000 pounds (22,680 kilograms)

  • Single vehicles over 40 feet long (12.2 meters)

  • Vehicles and trailers with combined length over 50 feet (15.5. meters)

  • Bicyclists

  • Pedestrians

UPDATED AUGUST 4, 2025

Yosemite National Park Temporary Peak Hours Summer Reservation System

Visitors who plan to enter Yosemite National Park between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Memorial Day weekend, any day between June 15 and August 15, or Labor Day weekend are likely to need a reservation. This system ensures all visitors, whether they plan in advance or decide last minute, can experience the park each day. It also spreads visitation across the day so that visitors have a better experience.

A reservation will be required to drive into or through Yosemite National Park on some days from May 24 through September 1, 2025, for those driving into the park between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. as follows:

  • Through May 23: A reservation is not required at any time.

  • May 24 through May 26 (Memorial Day weekend): A reservation is required from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday through Monday.

  • May 27 through June 14: A reservation is not required at any time.

  • June 15 through August 15: A reservation is required from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day.

  • August 16 through August 29: A reservation is not required at any time.

  • August 30 through September 1 (Labor Day weekend): A reservation is required from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday through Monday.

  • September 2 through the rest of 2025: A reservation is not required at any time.

Driving through the park will also require a reservation if entering between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you are planning to visit after peak hours, please do not arrive before 2 p.m.; vehicles blocking roads will be cited.

Learn how to make a park reservation >

UPDATED JUNE 2025