BIG BEND ENTRANCE FEES & PASSESAll vehicles entering Big Bend National Park are subject to an entrance fee.
There are no reservations required for entering Big Bend National Park. There are no day passes issued, and there is no limit to the number of visitors entering the park each day.
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 PassesBig Bend National Park Annual Pass: $55 Covers entrance fees to Big Bend National Park. Pass is available at Big Bend National Park entrance stations or any visitor center. Good for one year from purchase date. Pass is non-transferable. Standard Entrance Pass$15.00–$30.00
All vehicles entering Big Bend National Park are subject to an entrance fee.
No cash is accepted; credit/debit card only. No refunds are given due to inclement weather.
You can pay your entrance pass when you arrive at the park. There are no reservations required for entering Big Bend National Park.
For VehiclesIf 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. Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less); valid for 7 days. In-person Purchase Locations
Admits one non-commercial motorcycle; valid for 7 days. More informationFor Individuals without a VehicleIf 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. Admits one individual. Typically used for bicyclists and pedestrians; valid for 7 days. More informationFor Organizations & BusinessesCompanies conducting business in the park are required to obtain a commercial use authorization. The only exception is companies travelling in a 26-person capacity or greater vehicle; such vehicles are charged a flat fee of $200 (commercial use authorization not required). In-person Purchase Locations
Organized groups such as Scouts, clubs, etc. that do not qualify for an academic fee waiver are charged as follows:
$30 per non-commercial vehicle with a capacity of 15 or less.
$15 per person traveling in a non-commercial vehicle with a capacity of 16 or more. Fees will not exceed the commercial rate for the same sized vehicle. Youth 15 and younger are free. Individuals or families with a valid annual or lifetime pass may use their pass for themselves and up to 3 others. In-person Purchase Locations
This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required.
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/management/cua.htm In-person Purchase Locations
These fees are charged only to commercial organizations, such as tour companies. This fee is determined by the seating capacity of the vehicle. For sedan with 1 to 6 seats, the fee is $30 + $15 per client.
This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required. In-person Purchase Locations
 Annual Entrance - Park$55.00 Big Bend National Park Annual Pass
Covers entrance fees to Big Bend National Park. Pass is available at Big Bend National Park entrance stations or any visitor center. Good for one year from purchase date. Pass is non-transferable. 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 . 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. 2025 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:
Big Bend National Park Entrance Fees
CAMPING FEES
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Last updated: September 23, 2024