Secretary Burgum Implements Tiered National Park Fees for International Visitors

$250 vs. $80: The new annual pass price gap between nonresidents and U.S. residents starting January 1, 2026

$22.99 billion: The National Park System's total deferred maintenance backlog as of FY2024

14 million international visitors travel to U.S. national parks each year — more than one-third of all overseas arrivals to the U.S.

331.9 million visits to national parks in 2024 generated $56.3 billion in economic output and supported 340,100 jobs

At least 80% of recreation fee revenue stays in the park where it is collected