Fees & Passes

Changes to Entrance Fees and Passes in 2026

Learn about a few upcoming changes to entrance fees and passes for non-US residents and motorcycles that begin on January 1, 2026.

Plan Your Visit

Key Information

  1. Get an entrance pass

    All visitors must have one of these entrance passes:

    Pass Price
    Standard Pass $15.00–$25.00
    Annual Pass $45.00
    America the Beautiful Pass (includes Senior Passes) FREE–$80.00

    Help me choose an entrance pass

  2. Plan to go cashless

    This park does not accept cash.

Choosing an Entrance Pass

Do 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.

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.

I'm visiting... We recommend
This park, once Standard Pass
This park, multiple times Annual Pass
More than one national park or federal recreation site America the Beautiful Pass

Entrance Passes

The Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Annual Pass is good for one year at the monument.

Standard Entrance Pass

$15.00–$25.00

Organ Pipe Cactus offers several options for visitors to purchase their admission into the monument. Discover these options below and select which is right for you! Your fee dollars help pay for maintenance, interpretive operations, and preservation efforts at the monument. Thank you for your support!

For Vehicles

If 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.

This fee includes all occupants of a non-commercial vehicle.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Kris Eggle Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

More information

Motorcycle: $20 Admits one single, private, non-commercial motorcycle and its passenger(s).

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Kris Eggle Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

More information

For Individuals without a Vehicle

If 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.

Individuals: $15 This fee applies to bicycles and walk-ins (per person)

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Kris Eggle Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

More information
Annual Entrance - Park

Annual Entrance - Park

$45.00

This pass is valid for Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument for one year from the month of purchase. The pass admits all passengers in a private vehicle and is non-transferable.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Kris Eggle Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass

A stack of all six versions of the America the Beautiful Pass

Covers entrance fees and standard amenity (day-use) fees at lands managed by

  • National Park Service
  • US Fish & Wildlife Service
  • US Forest Service
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • Bureau of Reclamation
  • US Army of Corps of Engineers

Depending on the type of entrance fee charged at a site, covers
One private vehicle fee
or
Four per person fees

Type Available to Price
Annual Pass Everyone $80.00
Senior Annual Pass US citizens and permanent residents 62+ years old $20.00
Senior Lifetime Pass US citizens and permanent residents 62+ years old $80.00
Military Annual Pass Current US military and dependents Free
Military Lifetime Pass Gold Star Family members and veterans Free
Access Pass US citizens and permanent residents with permanent disability Free
4th Grade Pass US 4th graders Free
Volunteer Pass Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours Free

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 Pass

In Person (Recommended)

Physical passes can be purchased or picked up at over 1,000 federal recreation sites.

Purchase and pickup locations

Order Online, Receive by Mail

To 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.

Get a Digital Annual Pass from Recreation.gov

Skip the wait! You can purchase a digital version of the Annual Pass through recreation.gov. The digital Annual Pass can be saved to a mobile device and used immediately. Note: no other America the Beautiful Passes are available digitally at this time.

Get a digital Annual Pass

2026 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Come 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:

Beginning in 2026, free entrance on these days will be for US citizens and residents only. Nonresidents will pay the regular entrance fee and any applicable nonresident fees.

 

Your fee dollars help pay for maintenance, interpretive operations, and preservation efforts at the monument. Thank you for your support!

 

Camping Fees

Reserve your campsite today at Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. All reservations must be made through Recreation.gov and may be reserved same day and up to six months in advance. Senior and Access passes receive a 50% discount on individual campsites.

  • Twin Peaks Campground: $20 per night

    An established campground with facilities, tent and RV camping. Group sites are available (Senior or Access pass discounts do not apply on group sites)

  • Alamo Canyon Campground: $16 per night

    A primitive campground for tent camping only.

  • Backcountry Camping: $5 per permit (valid for 7 days)

    Backpack in the heart of the Sonoran Desert wilderness.

Last updated: December 18, 2025

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

10 Organ Pipe Drive
Ajo, AZ 85321

Phone:

520-387-6849

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