Overview of entrance requirementsAll visitors MUST have
Entrance PassesStandard Entrance Pass$15.00–$25.00 $25 for a private vehicle, this pass is good for 7 days. This pass is good for 7 days. This pass is good for 7 days for an individual who is walking or bicycling into the monument. For Organizations & BusinessesGroups entering the park for educational purposes (curriculum-based classes or activities) may be eligible for a free academic fee wavier. Email COLM_permits@nps.gov to apply for a waiver or for more information. Organized groups such as Scouts, Rotary, Hiking Clubs, Youth Groups, Religious Institutions, etc. that do not qualify for an Academic Fee Waiver are charged as follows: $5 per person, not to exceed the equivalent commercial rate. Passes are valid for 7 days. Youth ages 15 and under are free. Individuals or families in the group may use any valid Annual or Lifetime pass for entry. Pass and photo ID must be presented. Cost: $25, plus $5 per person to a maximum of $40. The entry fees for commercial tours are based on the total capacity of vehicles that carry 7 or more people, regardless of the actual number of passengers. Possession of an annual or lifetime pass, or the ages of the passengers, does not affect the price charged unless the vehicle's capacity is less than 7 passengers, excluding the driver. The entry fees for commercial tours are based on the total capacity of vehicles that carry 7 or more people, regardless of the actual number of passengers. Possession of an annual or lifetime pass, or the ages of the passengers, does not affect the price charged unless the vehicle's capacity is less than 7 passengers, excluding the driver. The entry fees for commercial tours are based on the total capacity of vehicles that carry 7 or more people, regardless of the actual number of passengers. Possession of an annual or lifetime pass, or the ages of the passengers, does not affect the price charged unless the vehicle's capacity is less than 7 passengers, excluding the driver. The entry fees for commercial tours are based on the total capacity of vehicles that carry 7 or more people, regardless of the actual number of passengers. Possession of an annual or lifetime pass, or the ages of the passengers, does not affect the price charged unless the vehicle's capacity is less than 7 passengers, excluding the driver. Annual Entrance - Park$45.00 Annual Pass for Colorado National Monument, valid for one year from month of purchase. 2023 Fee-free DaysNo entrance pass required on these days:
The fees you pay when visiting Colorado National Monument are important! 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 visitor services and protect natural and cultural resources.
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NPS Image Entrance FeesMotorcycle: $20 Individual (hiker, bicyclist): $15 All park visitors are required to pay an entrance fee or have a valid federal recreation pass to recreate in the monument, including all trailheads.
Entrance fees can be paid at the park's west and east entrance stations, online at recreation.gov or the self pay stations by the large park map just inside both park entrances. The monument accepts credit card and cash for fee payments (no personal checks accepted). Colorado state park passes are not accepted for entry to the monument. Permits are good for seven consecutive days. Fees apply to those 16 years old and older. Please see Park Annual and Federal Lands Passes, if you would like to use or obtain a America the Beautiful pass. Fourth grade students are eligible for the Every Kid Outdoors Pass. 
Buy Your Pass Online! Whether you're planning a single visit or coming back multiple times a year, enjoy the convenience of purchasing a Colorado National Monument site-specific digital pass on Recreation.gov before you arrive. You have immediate access to your digital pass and can easily download it on your phone or tablet. Your pass will also be emailed as a PDF and can be printed out for display when you arrive. Learn more about site-specific digital pass options at Colorado National Monument at https://www.recreation.gov.
2023 Fee Free Days January 16 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Last updated: May 12, 2023