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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–$20.00
An entrance fee is charged for Capitol Reef National Park. 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. More informationAdmits one private, non-commercial motorcycle and its riders. Admits one individual with no car. Typically used for bicyclists and pedestrians. For Organizations & BusinessesThis 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$35.00 Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle or motorcycle and all its occupants or riders. In-person Purchase Locations
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)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 or by phone: 1-888-275-8747, extension 1. Hours of operation are 8 am to 4 pm Mountain Time. 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 may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
Digital PassesGet 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. Commercial Road Based ToursThis fee is based on the seating capacity of the vehicle.
Commercial Use Authorizations (Guided Tours) require Commercial Use Authorization permitGuided 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. Entrance Fee WaiversFee waivers are available for groups traveling 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) 425-4173 or email the Fee Office. Camping FeesSites 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. Backcountry PermitsA 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 PermitsAll 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 PassesAll 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Last updated: February 22, 2024