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 PassesThis pass will admit the pass owners and three other adults to the Fort for 12 months from the month of purchase. Standard Entrance Pass$10.00–$20.00
All entrance fees are taken at the Visitor Center.
For VehiclesIf you enter the park in a motorized vehicle, your entrance pass covers both you and your passengers. Your passengers do not need a separate pass. Costs for vehicles with more than 15 passengers are listed below under Organizations and Businesses. Fee per motorcycle. In-person Purchase Locations
Entrance - Private Vehicle (includes driver and passengers)
In-person Purchase Locations
For Individuals without a VehicleIf you enter the park on a bicycle or on foot and are at least 16 years old, you need your own entrance pass. Children under the age of 16 don't need an entrance pass. Per Person entry. 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 PassCovers 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 . Online orders are for physical passes, not digital passes, and may take up to three weeks to be processed and delivered. Order receipts may not be used in place of a physical pass. We recommend ordering at least three weeks in advance of your visit, or picking up a pass in person instead. 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, including timed entry or reservation 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