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Plan Your Visit
Key Information
Choosing an Entrance PassDo you have or qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful Pass?If you already have an America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, that's the only entrance pass you need. Seniors, military, visitors with a permanent disability, and families with a 4th grader are eligible for a free or discounted America the Beautiful pass. How often do you plan to visit national parks in the next 12 months?If you don't qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful pass, we recommend choosing an entrance pass based on your trip plans.
Entrance PassesStandard Entrance Pass$10.00–$20.00
All entrance fees are taken at the Visitor Center.
Per Person entry. In-person Purchase Locations
Fee per motorcycle. In-person Purchase Locations
Entrance - Private Vehicle (includes driver and passengers)
In-person Purchase Locations
For Organizations & BusinessesCommercial Entrance - Sedan (1-6 persons vehicle capacity)
In-person Purchase Locations
Commercial Entrance - Van (7-15 persons vehicle capacity)
In-person Purchase Locations
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus (16-25 persons vehicle capacity)
In-person Purchase Locations
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach (26+ person vehicle capacity)
In-person Purchase Locations
Annual Entrance - Park$35.00 This pass will admit the pass owners and three other adults to the Fort for 12 months from the month of purchase. In-person Purchase Locations
America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Covers entrance fees and standard amenity (day-use) fees at lands managed by
Depending on the type of entrance fee charged at a site, covers
America the Beautiful Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Passholders must show valid photo identification (ID) with each pass. How to Get an America the Beautiful PassIn Person (Recommended)Passes can be purchased or picked up at over 1,000 federal recreation sites. Order Online, Receive by MailTo receive your pass by mail, order online at the USGS Online Store or by phone: 1-888-275-8747, extension 1. Hours of operation are 8 am to 4 pm Mountain Time. 2024 Free Entrance Days in the National ParksCome experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act allows federal land management agencies to utilize recreation fee funds to provide quality recreation experiences through projects to enhance public safety, maintain recreation sites, provide eye-opening educational experiences, build informational wayside exhibits, fund interpretive programs, and offer a wide range of recreational and cultural opportunities. |
Last updated: August 18, 2023