Entrance FeesWhat Areas Have an Entrance Fee?The park is free to visit except the Great Falls Tavern area in Potomac, MD. Annual park passes are sold here and are accepted for entry, including America the Beautiful and Every Kid Outdoors passes. Your entrance fees fund projects in C&O Canal National Historical Park. Payment MethodsThe park accepts only credit, debit, or contactless payment (such as Apple Pay or Google Pay), cash and check are not accepted. How Long is the Pass Valid?Valid for the date of purchase plus six days at C&O Canal NHP and Great Falls Park in Virginia. Digital Pass AvailableThis pass provides access to the Great Falls area of the C&O Canal National Historical Park and Great Falls Park in Virginia. ![]() Great Falls only - Vehicle Entrance Fee - $20.00 Pass is for one private, non-commercial vehicle — passenger cars, pickup trucks, RVs and vans — and is valid at the Great Falls area of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park on the Maryland side of the Potomac River and the Great Falls Virginia side of the Potomac River. Great Falls only - Motorcycle Entrance Fee - $15.00 Pass is for one motorcycle and is valid at the Great Falls area of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park on the Maryland side of the Potomac River and the Great Falls Virginia side of the Potomac River. Great Falls only - Bicycle or On-Foot Entrance Fee - $10.00 Pass is for one person 16 years of age or older — entering on foot or by bicycle — and is valid at the Great Falls area of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park on the Maryland side of the Potomac River and the Great Falls Virginia side of the Potomac River. Great Falls only - Commercial Tour Entrance Fee (1-6 passengers) - $25.00 The commercial pass is valid for date of purchase plus six days at the Great Falls area of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park on the Maryland side of the Potomac River. Please note that fees are based on vehicle capacity and not actual occupants. Fee does not include an additional charge of $10 per person. Great Falls only - Commercial Tour Entrance Fee (7-25 passengers) - $40.00 The commercial pass is valid for date of purchase plus six days at the Great Falls area of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park on the Maryland side of the Potomac River. Please note that fees are based on vehicle capacity and not actual occupants. Great Falls only - Commercial Tour Entrance Fee (26+ passengers) - $100.00 The commercial pass is valid for date of purchase plus six days at the Great Falls area of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park on the Maryland side of the Potomac River. Please note that fees are based on vehicle capacity and not actual occupants. Annual PassesOther Passes
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Last updated: December 14, 2022