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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$15.00–$30.00
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area currently charges $30 per week per passenger vehicle and an expanded amenity fee for motorized vessels.
While Horseshoe Bend Overlook is located in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, the parking lot is located in the City of Page. They do not accept America the Beautiful or Glen Canyon passes for parking.
Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers. In-person Purchase Locations
Admits one single, private, non-commercial motorcycle and its riders. In-person Purchase Locations
Admits one individual when entering on foot or bicycle. Individuals 15 years of age and younger are admitted free. For Organizations & BusinessesAcademic fee waivers must be submitted and returned before you visit Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. More informationFees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle. Fees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle. Fees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle.  Annual Entrance - Park$55.00 Annual pass is a card signed for and held by the owner. Allows unlimited entry for cardholder and everyone in that person's private vehicle to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area for 12 months from date of purchase. Does not cover vessel expanded amenity fee. 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:
Buy Your Digital Pass From Recreation.govGet a head start on your visit to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. If you or your boat plan to only visit for 1-7 days, enjoy the convenience of purchasing then printing your pass before you arrive. Show the printout or pass confirmation on your phone to the booth attendant so you can get to your Glen Canyon adventure faster. Beginning March 4, 2024: New Tiered Boat Pass
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Vessel Length |
2024 Weekly Fee |
2024 Annual Fee |
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Personal Water Craft (16 feet and below) |
$20.00 |
$40.00 |
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26 feet and below |
$30.00 |
$60.00 |
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27 - 40 feet |
$50.00 |
$100.00 |
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41 - 60 feet |
$100.00 |
$200.00 |
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61 - 80 feet |
$200.00 |
$400.00 |
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81 - 100 feet |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
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Over 100 feet |
$800.00 |
$1,600.00 |
"Personal Water Craft (PWC)" from 36 CFR 1.4: Personal watercraft refers to a vessel, less than 16 feet in length, which uses an inboard, internal combustion engine powering a water jet pump as its primary source of propulsion. The vessel is intended to be operated by a person or persons sitting, standing or kneeling on the vessel, rather than within the confines of the hull.
Automated Fee Machine
When a fee booth is closed, you can pay your entrance fee to the automated fee machine on site. If you have experienced difficulties with an automated fee machine and have reason to believe it will result in unwarranted or incorrect charges to your credit card, please call us at 928-608-6200.
Horseshoe Bend Parking
While Horseshoe Bend Overlook is located in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, the parking lot is located in the City of Page. The city requires visitors to pay for parking at the Horseshoe Bend trailhead. They do not accept America the Beautiful or Glen Canyon passes for parking. Contact the City of Page for questions about the parking at Horseshoe Bend at their website.
Special Park Uses
Some activities require a special use permit. Examples include commercial photography and filming, fishing tournaments, weddings and other large group gatherings, and 1st Amendment activities (public assemblies, demonstrations, etc.). To find out more, visit our special use permit page.
Charles Hall Ferry
Entrance fees do not include ferry charges. For more information on the ferry between Halls Crossing and Bullfrog on State Hwy 276, call the Utah Department of Transportation in state at 511 or out of state at 1-866-511-UTAH, 435-893-4747, or visit the UDOT website.
Camping Fees
Glen Canyon offers developed campgrounds, primitive campgrounds and beach camping. Details about each campground available on the Camping page.
Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days and 30 days total per season.
Camping is not subject to fee waivers. A 50% discount applies to holders of the Senior or Access Pass. The holder of the pass must occupy the discounted site.
Backcountry camping in the Orange Cliffs area of Glen Canyon requires a backcountry permit from Canyonlands National Park.
No camping is permitted at Rainbow Bridge National Monument.
Last updated: April 22, 2024