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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 PassesAnnual passes are valid for one year. Standard Entrance Pass$5.00
An entrance pass is required to enter Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Entrance passes are valid for one day.
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. Private vehicle pass admits one private vehicle and its occupants for one day. In-person Purchase Locations
Valid for one motorcycle and its occupant(s) for one day. In-person Purchase Locations
For 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. Required for visitors age 16+ entering on foot or by bicycle. Valid for one day. In-person Purchase Locations
Annual Entrance - Park$40.00 Frequent visitors may save money with an annual entrance pass. The park annual pass admits the cardholder and the other persons in a private vehicle to the park. You may purchase the pass online or in person at the Island Ford Visitor Center. America the Beautiful passes are also accepted.
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:
Displaying your passIf you have a physical pass card:Display your pass signature side up on your vehicle's dashboard or hang it from your rear view mirror with a provided hang-tag with the signature facing the windshield. If you purchase a digital pass:Passes are checked by the license plate you input when you purchased your pass on recreation.gov. You do not need to display a printed pass at Chattahoochee River. Reservations are not availablePlease note that an entrance pass, including a day pass, is not a reservation in the park. There is no guarantee that parking will be available. If you intend to use a day pass you may want to wait to purchase your pass until you have parked your vehicle. QR codes to the payment website are posted in the parking lot for your convenience, or you may buy online at recreation.gov. If you received a fee noticeForgot to pay your fee? Fee notices can be processed through Pay.gov. Please enter the ticket number when filling out the form. 
Your fee dollars at workThe entrance fee you pay at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area makes a difference! Under the Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act, national parks keep 80% of all fees collected and use that money to fund critical projects that improve services and protect resources. The park has been able to renovate the restroom facility near diving rock beach and install interpretive exhibits in the Island Ford Visitor Center with fee money. Learn more about Your Dollars At Work in the park. When you park your vehicle in the park your proof of payment is a CRNRA Daily Pass, a CRNRA Annual Pass, or an America the Beautiful Pass. The pass must be displayed from the inside rear view mirror, or on the dashboard, of your vehicle making sure the face of the pass is visible from the outside. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Last updated: February 16, 2024