Fees & Passes

Overview of entrance requirements

All visitors MUST have

* May not apply in some cases. See details below.

Entrance Passes

Standard Entrance Pass

$10.00–$20.00

An entrance fee is charged for the Scenic Drive. The fee depends on how a visitor arrives at the park, and whether they are part of a commercial or guided tour.

An entrance fee is charged per vehicle for the Scenic Drive.
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Admits one private, non-commercial motorcycle and its riders.

Admits one individual with no car. Typically used for bicyclists and pedestrians.

For Organizations & Businesses

This fee is based on the seating capacity of the vehicle. A Commercial Use Authorization permit may be required.

This fee is based on the seating capacity of the vehicle. A Commerical Use Authorization permit may be required.

This fee is based on the seating capacity of the vehicle. A Commerical Use Authorization permit may be required.

This fee is based on the seating capacity of the vehicle. A Commerical Use Authorization permit may be required.
Annual Entrance - Park

Annual Entrance - Park

$35.00
Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle or motorcycle and all its occupants or riders.

2023 Fee-free Days

No entrance pass required on these days:

 
 

Entrance Fees

The following entrance fees are charged for traveling the park's Scenic Drive beyond the Fruita Campground. Passes are valid for 7 days. Holders of America the Beautiful passes are provided access into Capitol Reef and other federal fee areas at no additional cost.

Individuals: $10.00
Admits one individual with no car. Typically used for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Private Vehicle: $20.00
Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle and all its occupants.

Motorcycles: $15.00
Admits one private, non-commercial motorcycle and its riders.

Digital Passes

Get your entrance pass before you arrive! Visit recreation.gov to get a digital site pass. You must be able to show your site pass to NPS staff upon request. After purchasing, download the pass to your mobile device (the park has extremely limited connectivity), or print it.

The following passes are also available at the Capitol Reef Visitor Center: the America the Beautiful Annual Pass, Senior Pass, Access Pass, Military Annual Pass, Capitol Reef Annual Pass, and the Every Kid Outdoors (4th Grader) Pass. Holders of these passes are provided access into Capitol Reef and other federal fee areas.

Commercial Road Based Tours

This fee is based on the seating capacity of the vehicle.

  • Capacity of 26 seats or greater: $100.00
  • Capacity of 7–25 seats: $40.00
  • Capacity of 1–6 seats: $30.00

Commercial Use Authorizations (Guided Tours) require Commercial Use Authorization permit

Guided activities are charged the per person fee of $10.00 per client, excluding the trip leader or guide. If a client has an America the Beautiful pass (annual, senior, access, etc.) it covers 4 people in the group.

For example: If a guided tour has 10 clients and one guide, the fee is $100. If one person has a senior pass and another has an annual pass, the passes cover eight of the people and the fee would be $20.

Entrance Fee Waivers

Fee waivers are available for groups traveling the Scenic Drive for educational purposes. Fee waiver requests must be submitted at least two weeks prior to your visit. Qualifications for fee waivers can be found on the Fee Waiver Application. Fill out sections 1, 2, and 5 and email, mail, or fax completed form to Capitol Reef National Park. If you have any questions, please contact the Fee Office during normal business hours at (435) 425-4172 or email the Fee Office.


Camping Fees

Sites at the Fruita Campground are $25.00 per night.

Senior and Access pass holders are $12.50 per night.

Campsites at the Fruita Campground are reservable from March 1 – October 31 through www.recreation.gov. Reservations are accepted 6 months ahead of time. From November 1 – February 28, all campsites are first come, first served.

Camping Information


Backcountry Permits

A backcountry permit is required for backpacking in Capitol Reef National Park. The permit is free and can be obtained at the visitor center during normal business hours. Visit the Backpacking page for more information.


Canyoneering & Rock Climbing & Bouldering Permits

All canyoneering, rock climbing, and bouldering groups are required to obtain a free day-use permit in person at the visitor center, or online via email. Please review all rules and regulations prior to filling out or requesting a permit. Visit the Canyoneering and Rock Climbing & Bouldering pages for detailed permit information.


Federal Recreation Lands Passes

All Federal Recreation Lands Passes are available and accepted at Capitol Reef.

Foreign language versions of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act Interagency Pass Brochures are available.
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese
Spanish


Fee Free Days

Capitol Reef National Park, along with other national parks service fee areas across the nation, celebrate dates and events by waiving entrance fees as follows:

Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free days in 2023:

January 16: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
April 22: First day of National Park Week
August 4: Great American Outdoors Act anniversary
September 23: National Public Lands Day
November 11: Veterans Day

Last updated: May 12, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

HC 70, Box 15
Torrey, UT 84775

Phone:

435-425-3791
Recorded park information available 24 hours a day. Phones are answered when staff is available. If no one answers, please leave a message, your call will be returned. Questions may also be sent to care_information@nps.gov.

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