Yellowstone National Park Entrance Fees
| Yellowstone National Park Entrance Fees | Private Non-commercial Vehicle | $ 25.00 (valid for 7 days in both parks) |
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| Motorcycle, Snowmobile (Individual) | $ 20.00 (valid for 7 days in both parks) |
| Single Entry (foot, bike, ski, 16+ years old) | $ 12.00 (valid for 7 days in both parks) |
| Annual Pass (good 1 year from date of purchase) | $ 50.00 (valid in both parks) |
| Interagency-Annual Pass (good for one year ) | $ 80.00 (valid for public lands with admission fee) |
| Interagency-Senior Pass (one-time purchase) | $ 10.00 (valid in all Natl Parks & Fed Rec Areas) |
| Interagency-Access Pass (permanently disabled) | Free (Lifetime - valid in all Natl Parks) |
Interagency - Annual Pass
The Interagenct Annual Pass is an annual pass that provides admission to any national park or any federal recreation area charging an entrance fee. The Pass costs $ 80.00 and is valid for 12 months (ending the last day of the purchase month, one year later). More than 80% of the proceeds from the sales of National Park Passes go directly into supporting priority projects in national parks.
Where a "Per Vehicle" entrance fee is charged, the Pass admits the Pass signee and accompanying passengers in a single, private*, non-commercial vehicle. Where a "Per Person" entrance fee is charged, the Pass admits the Pass signee, spouse, children and parents. The Pass is nontransferable and does not cover or reduce use fees such as charges for camping, parking, tours and concessions.
* A private vehicle is defined as any noncommercial vehicle that is being used for private recreational purposes.
The Interagency - Annual Pass or the Annual Pass may be purchased at any National Park office or entry station.
To purchase a pass Online, click on this Link, or to purchase via phone, call: 1-888-275-8747 and press 1.
Academic Fee Waivers
The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA), Public Law 108-447, provides the National Park Service statutory authority to allow "outings conducted for non-commercial educational purposes by schools or bona fide academic institutions" to obtain a waiver of park entrance fees. Commercial enterprises are not eligible for fee waivers, but school groups using a commercial vehicle for transportation only may apply for a fee waiver.
Fee Waiver Application (This is an Adobe pdf form)
Commercial Visitors
Commercial bus tours are subject to a separate fee schedule based upon the seating capacity of the bus.
| Yellowstone National Park Commerical Entrance Fees | Sedan - 1 to 6 passengers | $ 25.00 plus $12 a person |
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| Van - 7 to 15 passengers | $ 125.00 (no per person fee) |
| Minibus - 16 to 25 passengers | $ 200.00 (no per person fee) |
| Motor Coach - 26 or more passengers) | $ 300.00 (no per person fee) |
Non-Commercial Groups (examples - boy/girl scouts, church groups, clubs)
Non-commercial groups entering the park in a bus or vehicle with a capacity of 15 persons or more, will be charged $12 for each person on board.
Exceptions:
Anyone who is 15 or younger is exempt from paying an entrance fee.
Passes may be used for entry as defined on the back of the pass.
In many cases the driver will have been hired for transportation only and is exempt from paying the entrance fee.
The total fee charged will not exceed the equivalent commercial fee for that type vehicle.
No Reservations are needed to Enter Yellowstone National Park!
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by John William Uhler
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