News Release

Entrance Fee Increase Planned in January 2019

Date: December 14, 2018
Contact: Visitor Center, 435-425-4111

Capitol Reef National Park will soon modify its seven-day entrance fee from $15.00 per vehicle to $20.00 per vehicle, $7.00 per person to $10.00 per person, and from $10.00 per motorcycle to $15.00 per motorcycle on January 1, 2019. The Capitol Reef annual pass will increase from $30.00 to $35.00.

In April 2018, the National Park Service (NPS) announced changes to the entrance fees charged at national parks. The changes, which came in response to public comments on a fee proposal released in October 2017, have modestly increased entrance fees to raise additional revenue to address the $11.6 billion in deferred maintenance across the system of 418 parks, historic and cultural sites, and monuments. The price of the annual America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass and Lifetime Senior Pass will remain $80. The Access Pass, Free Annual Pass for active U.S. Military, and Annual 4th Grade Pass are free for qualified US citizens.

All of the revenue from the fee increase will remain at Capitol Reef National Park. The funds will be used for deferred maintenance projects and activities to improve the experience for visitors who visit the park.

Capitol Reef National Park offers hiking trails to explore, a free Junior Ranger Program, a park movie, visitor center exhibits, a natural history bookstore, and scenic drives to enjoy. For additional information, visit the website: www.nps.gov/care or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at /CapitolReefNPS.