As of January 1, 2026, the National Park Service (NPS) has implemented a non-U.S. resident surcharge for visitors at 11 of the most-visited national parks in the United States. This implementation includes Utah's Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks.
Non-U.S. residents aged 16 and older are required to pay a $100 non-resident fee in addition to the regular entrance fee at both Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. Children aged 15 and under are exempt from both the standard entrance fee and the $100 surcharge.
For those traveling via commercial road-based tours (CUA), the $100 fee applies to every non-U.S. resident visitor age 16 or older, in addition to the standard commercial tour vehicle fee. This fee applies to tours entering on or after January 1, 2026, regardless of when the trip was originally booked.
Visitors may avoid the individual surcharge by utilizing the America the Beautiful Non-Resident Annual Pass, which costs $250. This pass covers the non-resident fee for the pass holder and all passengers in one non-commercial vehicle or up to two motorcycles. For individuals entering as part of a commercial group, the annual pass will cover the non-resident fee for four people.
To verify U.S. resident status, officials will check identification such as a driver's license. Visitors are not required to carry passports or birth certificates for age or residency verification, though they will be asked to state their age.
Tour operators booking in advance are expected to verify the residency of their passengers prior to arrival. The National Park Service provides these updates to assist visitors in planning trips to Utah's national and state parks.
