Lummis Introduces Legislation to Require National Parks to Accept Cash for Entrance Fees

March 13, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today introduced theProtecting Access to Recreation with Cash(PARC) Act which would require National Park Service (NPS) units to accept cash as a form of payment for entrance fees. Currently, NPS allows each park to decide if it will accept cash, barring visitors who prefer or rely on cash payments from exploring national parks out west.
“The beauty of our nation’s parks should be open to all visitors, not just those with credit or debit cards,”said Lummis.“Wyoming takes immense pride in our state’s natural treasures, and accepting cash payments allows people from the Cowboy State and around the world access to our indescribable landscapes. I’m proud to lead the charge to make our National Parks accessible to everyone.”
The bill is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS), Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Jim Justice (R-WV), John Barrasso (R-WY), and John Boozman (R-AR).
Clickhereto read the bill.
Background:
At least 25 National Park units have stopped accepting cash, including Devils Tower in Wyoming.
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