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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
Entrance Fees to Wright Brothers National Memorial are charged per person, for all methods of entry including vehicle, walking, and airplane. Fees can only be paid at the entrance kiosk or in advance at www.recreation.gov.
For IndividualsAll visitors over the age of 16 need an entrance pass, including vehicle passengers. Children under the age of 16 don't need an entrance pass. Fee is charged per-person, NOT per vehicle. Ages 15 and younger are free of charge. In-person Purchase Locations
For Organizations & BusinessesStructured educational visits that serve a curriculum need for a class may apply for a waiver for entrance fees in advance. In-person Purchase Locations
$25 plus $7 per person. Sedans have a capacity of 1-6 people. In-person Purchase Locations
A flat fee for all Van/ Small Bus with a seating capacity of 7-16 passengers In-person Purchase Locations
Fee is charged for any commercial vehicle with a capacity of 16-25 individuals. In-person Purchase Locations
Fees charged for commercial vehicles with a capacity of over 26 individuals. In-person Purchase Locations
Annual Entrance - Park$35.00 Admits the passholder and up to 3 additional individuals ages 16 and up. 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)Physical 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. Get a Digital Annual Pass from Recreation.govSkip 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. 2026 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:
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. Additional Entrance Fee-Free DaysIn addition to the national entrance fee-free days, fees will be waived only at Wright Brothers National Memorial on two special days of celebration:
Educational GroupsEntrance fees may be waived for educational groups visiting the park as part of their accredited curriculum. The fee waiver application and associated materials must be submitted at least four weeks prior to your visit. |
Last updated: December 23, 2025