November 13,2015-
Looking to fund projects in the parks NPS will raise the 7 day visitation fee to $30 from $20 now starting January 1. The annual pass will climb to $50 from $30 currently.
“This modest increase in fees will allow us to continue to protect, preserve and share Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks with current visitors and future generations,” said Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks’ Superintendent Woody Smeck. “After carefully considering the impact of a fee increase on visitors and community members, we came to the conclusion that this is the right course of action to improve facilities and services important to visitors.”
Entrance fees have supported a wide range of projects that improve the park and visitor experiences, including rehabilitating trails and trailhead signs, developing and installing exhibits in visitor centers, providing ongoing shuttle transportation inside the parks, and improving accessibility. Additional revenue from this fee increase will be spent similarly, plus on other projects, such as rehabilitation of the Crystal Cave Trail and access area, improvement of habitat areas, replacement of outdated outdoor exhibits, and more.
