The United States is implementing a new “America-first” entry fee policy that will charge non-US residents without an annual pass $100 per person at its 11 most-visited national parks.

The change was announced on Tuesday by the Department of the Interior, which oversees the national park system, as part of its 2026 fee scheme. The price of an annual parks pass for non-US residents will also rise from $80 to $250, it said.

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said in a statement that with the fee hikes, US President Donald Trump aims to “put American families first”.

“These policies ensure that US taxpayers, who already support the National Park System, continue to enjoy affordable access, while international visitors contribute their fair share to maintaining and improving our parks fo

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