The surcharge, launched January 1, 2026, following President Trump’s July 2025 executive order, applies to nonresidents ages 16 and older at 11 busy parks without adding to U.S. residents’ low fees. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum highlighted it as a sustainable funding stream that has Americans praising foreigners subsidizing maintenance they already support through taxes. While most reactions celebrate the $22.5 million boost, some visitors like Canadians at Glacier have turned away feeling overcharged.
National Park Surcharge for Non-U.S. Visitors Raises $22 Million in Six Months
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$22 Million Raised, National Park Surcharge, Non-U.S. Visitors Fee, Park Entrance Fees, Tourism Revenue
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