Park by park
Rocky Mountain
Timed entry reservations were required from May 22 to mid-October 2026, booked only on Recreation.gov ($2 processing fee). More on Rocky Mountain.
Acadia
Driving Cadillac Summit Road needs a separate vehicle reservation ($6) from May 20 to October 25, 2026. Walking, biking or hiking up does not. More on Acadia.
Carlsbad Caverns
A timed entry ticket ($1 on Recreation.gov) is needed to enter Carlsbad Cavern, on top of the entrance fee. More on Carlsbad Caverns.
Haleakalā
Driving to the summit for sunrise (3 AM to 7 AM) needs a $1 vehicle reservation on Recreation.gov, released 60 days and 2 days ahead. More on Haleakalā.
Zion
Hiking Angels Landing needs a permit from the park lottery on Recreation.gov. More on Zion.
Arches
No timed entry in 2026. Fiery Furnace hikes and Devils Garden Campground still need reservations. More on Arches.
Glacier
No parkwide vehicle reservation in 2026; the park manages traffic on Going-to-the-Sun Road on busy days. More on Glacier.
Yosemite
No entry reservation in 2026; the park uses live traffic management and may hold cars at entrances when parking fills. More on Yosemite.
Mount Rainier
No timed entry reservation for any part of the park in 2026. More on Mount Rainier.
What a reservation is not
A timed entry reservation is not an entrance pass. You still pay the entrance fee or show your annual pass. Camping and backcountry permits are separate everywhere.
Sources
- Outside: Arches, Glacier and Yosemite drop timed entry for 2026; Rocky Mountain keeps it
- The Points Guy: Mount Rainier drops its 2026 reservation system (2 Mar 2026)
- National Park Service: Entrance Fees by Park
Sources last checked 1 November 2026.
