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Death Valley National Park
Fees & Reservations
Interagency Annual Pass

National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass - The interagency recreation pass system replaces the National Parks Pass, Golden Eagle, Golden Age and Golden Access Passports.

 


ENTRANCE FEES

Vehicle Entrance Fee:  $20 for 7 Days
This permit allows all persons traveling with the permit holder in one single private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van) to leave and re-enter the park as many times as they wish during the 7-day period from the date of purchase. 

Individual Entrance Fee:  $10 for 7 Days
This permit allows a single individual traveling on foot, motorcycle, or bicycle to leave and re-enter the park as many times as they wish during the 7-day period from the date of purchase. If the motorcycle or bicycle has more than one rider, each rider is charged the $10 fee.

Death Valley National Park Annual Pass:  $40 for one year
This permit allows all persons traveling with the permit holder in one single private, non-commercial vehicle (or on foot) to leave and re-enter the park as many times as they wish during the 12 month period from the date of purchase. 

Commercial Entrance Fees
Entrance Fees for commercial vehicles are based on the capacity of the vehicle.

  • Vehicle capacity 1-6:  $25, plus $10 per person
  • Vehicle capacity 7-15:  $75
  • Vehicle capacity 16-25:  $100
  • Vehicle capacity 26 or more:  $200

SCOTTY'S CASTLE TOUR FEES

Living History Tour & Underground Tour

  • Adult (16-61 years):  $11
  • Senior (62+ years):  $9
  • Golden Access card holders:  $6
  • Child (6-15 years):  $6
  • Child (5 years or younger):  free

Lower Vine Ranch Tour

  • $15 per person

Doing Business With The Park
Commercial Use Permits, Filming Permits, Research Permits, Special Use Permits

Telescope Peak  

Did You Know?
Telescope Peak in Death Valley National Park was named by Dr. Samuel George in 1861. After climbing the 11,049 foot peak, Dr. George said that he could see so far that it reminded him of looking through a telescope.

Last Updated: February 01, 2009 at 20:17 EST