Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- The United States will impose steep new fees on foreign visitors to 11 major national parks from Jan. 1, 2026, a move the Trump administration says will fund maintenance while shielding Americans from higher costs.

Non-US residents will pay $250 for an annual pass or $100 per person on top of standard entry fees, which currently run $30-$35 per vehicle and, in Yellowstone's case, $20 per person.

U.S. residents will see no change and will receive "patriotic fee-free" days on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day.

The higher charges will apply at Acadia, Bryce Canyon, Everglades, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain, Sequoia & Kings Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite and Zion.

Interior Secretary Doug ...