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 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.
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. 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
2024 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 may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
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. Beginning March 4, 2024: New Tiered Boat Pass
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Vessel Length |
2024 Weekly Fee |
2024 Annual Fee |
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Personal Water Craft (16 feet and below) |
$20.00 |
$40.00 |
26 feet and below |
$30.00 |
$60.00 |
27 - 40 feet |
$50.00 |
$100.00 |
41 - 60 feet |
$100.00 |
$200.00 |
61 - 80 feet |
$200.00 |
$400.00 |
81 - 100 feet |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
Over 100 feet |
$800.00 |
$1,600.00 |
Automated Fee Machine
When 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 Work
What 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
While Horseshoe Bend Overlook is located in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, the parking lot is located in the City of Page. The city requires visitors to pay for parking at the Horseshoe Bend trailhead. They do not accept America the Beautiful or Glen Canyon passes for parking. Contact the City of Page for questions about the parking at Horseshoe Bend at their website.
Tour Groups
Commercial Tour Fees
Fees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle.
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Sedan 1-6 people: $25 + $7 per person
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Van or bus 7-25 people: $40
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Motor coach 26+ people: $100
Academic Fee Waiver
Schools 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 Uses
Some 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 Ferry
Entrance 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 Fees
Glen 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
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$20 per night per site
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No reservations: Sites are first come, first served
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Cost of park admission is not included in the camping fee
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55 developed sites without hookups
Stanton Creek, Farley Canyon, and Dirty Devil
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$12 Per night per vehicle
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No reservations: Sites are first come, first served
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Cost of park admission is not included in the camping fee
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Primitive camping
Lone Rock Beach
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$14 per night per vehicle
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No reservations: Sites are first come, first served
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Cost of park admission is not included in the camping fee
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Beach camping area
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Facilities may be closed in the off season
Beehives Primitive Campground
- $14 per night per site. 6 designated sites
- No reservations: Sites are first come, first served
- Cost of park admission is not included in the camping fee
- No hookups, dump station, or restrooms. Pack it in, pack it out. Portable toilets required.
- Three night camping limit.
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No camping fee is required
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No reservations: Sites are first come, first served
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Primitive camping
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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.
Additional developed campgrounds, operated by Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas, are available at Wahweap, Bullfrog, 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: March 5, 2024