Overview of entrance requirementsAll visitors MUST have
Most visitors also needEntrance PassesStandard Entrance Pass$15.00–$30.00
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area currently charges $30 per week per passenger vehicle and $30 per week per motorized vessel.
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.
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
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. For commercial sedans, the fee is $25 = $7 per person. Fees 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 NRA for 12 months from date of purchase. Does not cover vessel entrance. In-person Purchase Locations
2023 Fee-free DaysNo entrance pass required on these days:
Buy Your Digital Pass From Recreation.govGet a head start on your visit to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. If you or your boat plan to only visit for 1-7 days, enjoy the convenience of purchasing then printing your pass before you arrive. Show the printout or pass confirmation on your phone to the booth attendant so you can get to your Glen Canyon adventure faster. Vessel Fees - Weekly1-7 Day Vessel Entrance - $30.00 1-7 Day Vessel Entrance additional vessel - $30.00 Vessel Pass - AnnualGlen Canyon National Recreation Area Annual Vessel Sticker - $50.00 Allows unlimited entry to Glen Canyon for one motorized vessel for one calendar year. If a Senior Pass is presented at time of purchase, the annual vessel sticker fee is $25 Automated 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. Your Fee Dollars at WorkWhat happens to the money you pay at the entrance stations? We put it toward projects that benefit you, the visitor! Learn about some of the exciting projects we would not be able to do without these funds. Horseshoe Bend Parking
Tour GroupsCommercial Tour FeesFees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle.
Academic Fee WaiverSchools and other bona fide academic institutions conducting non-commercial educational outings may request an Academic Fee Waiver for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. 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, 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 limited to 14 consecutive days and 30 days total per season. Lees Ferry Campground
Stanton Creek, Farley Canyon, and Dirty Devil
Lone Rock Beach
Beehives Primitive Campground
MoreCamping 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. Additional developed campgrounds, operated by Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas, are available at Wahweap, Bullfrog, Hite, and Halls Crossing. 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. Glen Canyon Entrance Stations |
Last updated: September 7, 2023