Fees & Passes

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

Flagstaff Area National Monuments Pass - $45 Admits all occupants of the pass holder's vehicle to Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments, and four adults (16 years and older) to Walnut Canyon National Monument for one year from the month of sale.

Standard Entrance Pass

$15.00–$25.00

Entrance Fees and America The Beautiful Pass sales are Credit/Debit card only. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Cash sales of Flagstaff Monument Annual and Interagency Annual passes are provided through our cooperating partner Western National Parks Association in the park store.

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.

Costs for vehicles with more than 15 passengers are listed below under Organizations and Businesses.

This fee covers the occupants of one private vehicle for seven days at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center

    Cash or Credit/Debit

  • Wupatki Visitor Center

    Cash or Credit/Debit

This fee covers the occupants of one motorcycle for seven days at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Wupatki Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

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.

This fee covers entry for one bicyclist or pedestrian for seven days at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Wupatki Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

For Organizations & Businesses

Educational groups visiting the monument for a curriculum related visit should apply for an Academic Fee Waiver. If no fee waiver is obtained, educational groups will be charged as non-commercial groups.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Wupatki Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

More information

Non-commercial groups are charged the per-person entrance fee of $15 for all persons 16yrs and over, not to exceed the commercial rate for the size of vehicle entering the monument.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Wupatki Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

This fee covers the occupants of one commercial sedan for one day at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Wupatki Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

More information

This fee covers the occupants of one commercial van for one day at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Wupatki Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

More information

This fee covers the occupants of one commercial bus for one day at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Wupatki Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

More information

https://www.nps.gov/wupa/planyourvisit/fees.htm

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Wupatki Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

More information
Annual Entrance - Park

Annual Entrance - Park

$45.00

Admits the passholder, passenger of one motorcycle, or occupants of a single, non-commercial vehicle at Sunset Crater Volcano, Walnut Canyon, and Wupatki National Monuments for 1 year.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Wupatki 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)

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.

2024 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:

 

As of October, 2020 - Entrance Fees and America The Beautiful Pass sales are Credit/Debit card only. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Cash sales of Flagstaff Annual, Interagency Annual, and 7-day Private Vehicle passes are provided by Western National Parks Association in the park store (sales dependent on pass inventory/availability).

School Groups

If you are a school group, requesting an educational fee waiver, please see our Fee Waiver page.

Commercial Tour Groups

Commercial tour operators may pay their entry fee ahead of time by visiting the pay.gov website. Please keep in mind you will need to bring your completed form with you to the park on the day of visit.

Special Use Permits

Special Use Permits are required for all commercial filming, special gatherings such as weddings, and any backcountry access. Visit our Permits Page for more information.

Research Permits

Researchers wishing to do work inside the monument will need to go through our online permitting process here.

Important Changes to America the Beautiful Pass and Park Specific Pass

Beginning January 1st, 2024, Interagency Annual (America the Beautiful) Passes and Flagstaff Area National Monuments Park Specific Passes will have 1 signature line instead of 2. This change is to ensure consistency throughout the Interagency Pass Program.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Phone:

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