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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 PassesGlen Canyon National Recreation Area annual passes ($55) allow unlimited entry to Glen Canyon for 12 months from date of purchase. Standard Entrance Pass$15.00–$30.00
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area currently charges $30 per week per passenger vehicle and an expanded amenity fee for motorized vessels.
While Horseshoe Bend Overlook is located in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, the parking lot is located in the City of Page. They do not accept America the Beautiful or Glen Canyon passes for parking.
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 single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers. In-person Purchase Locations
Admits one single, private, non-commercial motorcycle and its riders. 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. Admits one individual when entering on foot or bicycle. Individuals 15 years of age and younger are admitted free. For Organizations & BusinessesAcademic fee waivers must be submitted and returned before you visit Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. More informationFees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle. Fees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle. Fees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle.  Annual Entrance - Park$55.00 Annual pass is a card signed for and held by the owner. Allows unlimited entry for cardholder and everyone in that person's private vehicle to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area for 12 months from date of purchase. Does not cover vessel expanded amenity fee. 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:
Tiered Boat Pass: Vessel Expanded Amenity Fee RatesA Glen Canyon Weekly Vessel Pass allows use for one single private motorized vessel for 1-7 days. Additional private motorized vessels on the same trailer are charged according to length.
Get your pass before you arrive!Purchase an Annual Vessel PassAutomated Fee MachineWhen a fee booth is closed, you can pay your entrance fee to the automated fee machine on site. If you have experienced difficulties with an automated fee machine and have reason to believe it will result in unwarranted or incorrect charges to your credit card, please call us at 928-608-6200. Horseshoe Bend Parking
Special Park UsesSome activities require a special use permit. Examples include commercial photography and filming, fishing tournaments, weddings and other large group gatherings, and 1st Amendment activities (public assemblies, demonstrations, etc.). To find out more, visit our special use permit page. Charles Hall FerryEntrance fees do not include ferry charges. For more information on the ferry between Halls Crossing and Bullfrog on State Hwy 276, call the Utah Department of Transportation in state at 511 or out of state at 1-866-511-UTAH, 435-893-4747, or visit the UDOT website. Camping FeesGlen Canyon offers developed campgrounds, primitive campgrounds and beach camping. Details about each campground available on the Camping page. Camping is not subject to fee waivers. A 50% discount applies to holders of the Senior or Access Pass. The holder of the pass must occupy the discounted site. Backcountry camping in the Orange Cliffs area of Glen Canyon requires a backcountry permit from Canyonlands National Park. No camping is permitted at Rainbow Bridge National Monument. |
Last updated: April 17, 2025