Do you need to pay go hiking in a national park?

The entrance fee to national parks varies depending on the park and the type of pass you purchase. Some parks charge a per-person fee, while others charge a per-vehicle fee. There are also annual passes available that allow unlimited entrance to all national parks for a year.

Here are some examples of entrance fees for popular national parks:

- Yosemite National Park: $35 per vehicle, $20 per person on foot or by bicycle

- Grand Canyon National Park: $35 per vehicle, $20 per person on foot or by bicycle

- Zion National Park: $35 per vehicle, $20 per person on foot or by bicycle

- Acadia National Park: $30 per vehicle, $15 per person on foot or by bicycle

Annual passes are available for purchase at any national park entrance station. The cost of an annual pass is $80.

Some people are exempt from paying entrance fees to national parks. These include:

- U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are 62 years of age or older

- Active duty military members and their dependents

- Gold Star Families

- Fourth grade students and their families through the Every Kid in a Park program

For more information about national park entrance fees and exemptions, please visit the National Park Service website.