Yellowstone Entrance Fees 2026
Vehicle pass ($35): how it works
A private vehicle pass costs $35 and is valid for 7 consecutive days. It covers entry to Yellowstone and Grand Teton (both parks share the entrance fee). Pay once at any of the five entrances (West Yellowstone, Gardiner, Cooke City, Cody, or Jackson/Moose entrance) and you can drive both loops as many times as you want for the next 7 days. Only the West Yellowstone day tour ($385) includes this fee in the price; other tours charge it separately or roll it into the multi-day package cost.
Motorcycle and snowmobile ($30)
Motorcycles and snowmobiles have a separate rate: $30 for 7 days. This is cheaper than a car because they use less infrastructure. For winter tours, guided snowmobile trips include the park fee in the tour price.
Foot, bike, ski (age 16+): $20
If you are hiking, biking, or cross-country skiing (age 16 and up), the fee is $20 for 7 days. This is rarely relevant to guided tour visitors but matters if you are planning your own multi-day hike.
Annual passes: $70 for Yellowstone, or America the Beautiful
The Yellowstone annual pass ($70) covers unlimited entry to Yellowstone and Grand Teton for one year from the date of purchase. The America the Beautiful pass covers entry to all US national parks (including Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon) for one year. If you are visiting Yellowstone only once, a day pass ($35) is cheaper. If you are returning within a year or planning multi-park trips, an annual pass is better value.
What tours include vs. what you pay separately
Included in tour price: The West Yellowstone day tour ($385) is the only option with the entrance fee included. Charged separately or rolled into multi-day price: The Jackson day tour ($325) does not include it (add $35). The 2-day tour ($650), 3-day Salt Lake City tour ($948), and all 4–5-day packages include it in their per-day pricing or quote it upfront. Always confirm on the GetYourGuide listing.
$35 covers a vehicle for 7 days and both loops. Only the West Yellowstone tour includes it; others charge separately. No timed-entry reservation is needed — you can just show up and pay.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Yellowstone entrance fee?
$35 per private vehicle, valid 7 days and covering both the Upper and Lower loops. Motorcycle $30. On foot/bike/ski (16+) $20. Only the West Yellowstone day tour ($385) includes it; others charge separately.
Does the entrance fee cover Grand Teton too?
Yes. The park entrance pass ($35) covers both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. If you are doing a combo tour, confirm whether the tour operator includes the fee.
Is a timed entry required?
No. Yellowstone does not use a timed-entry reservation system. You can drive to any entrance, pay, and enter immediately. This is a key difference from parks like Yosemite and the Grand Canyon.
Should I buy an annual pass?
Only if you are visiting multiple times in a year. The 7-day pass ($35) is cheaper for one trip. The Yellowstone annual pass is $70; the America the Beautiful pass covers all US parks for a year.