BIG BEND ENTRANCE FEES & PASSESAll vehicles entering Big Bend National Park are subject to an entrance fee.
There are no reservations required for entering Big Bend National Park. There are no day passes issued, and there is no limit to the number of visitors entering the park each day. Overview of entrance requirementsAll visitors MUST have
Entrance PassesStandard Entrance Pass$15.00–$30.00
All vehicles entering Big Bend National Park are subject to an entrance fee.
No cash is accepted; credit/debit card only. No refunds are given due to inclement weather.
You can pay your entrance pass when you arrive at the park. There are no reservations required for entering Big Bend National Park.
Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less); valid for 7 days. In-person Purchase Locations
Admits one non-commercial motorcycle; valid for 7 days. More informationAdmits one individual. Typically used for bicyclists and pedestrians; valid for 7 days. More informationFor Organizations & BusinessesCompanies conducting business in the park are required to obtain a commercial use authorization. The only exception is companies travelling in a 26-person capacity or greater vehicle; such vehicles are charged a flat fee of $200 (commercial use authorization not required). In-person Purchase Locations
Organized groups such as Scouts, youth groups, churches, reunions, clubs, etc. that do not qualify for an academic fee waiver are charged as follows:
$30 per non-commercial vehicle with a capacity of 15 or less.
$15 per person traveling in a non-commercial vehicle with a capacity of 16 or more. Fees will not exceed the commercial rate for the same sized vehicle. Youth 15 and younger are free. Individuals or families with a valid annual or lifetime pass may use their pass for themselves and up to 3 others. In-person Purchase Locations
This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required. In-person Purchase Locations
These fees are charged only to commercial organizations, such as tour companies. This fee is determined by the seating capacity of the vehicle. For sedan with 1 to 6 seats, the fee is $30 + $15 per client.
This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required. In-person Purchase Locations
Annual Entrance - Park$55.00 Big Bend National Park Annual Pass
Covers entrance fees to Big Bend National Park. Pass is available at Big Bend National Park entrance stations or any visitor center. Good for one year from purchase date. Pass is non-transferable. In-person Purchase Locations
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:
Big Bend National Park Entrance Fees
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Last updated: August 15, 2023