Arriving at Grand Canyon National ParkNo reservation needed for entry, no timed entryGrand Canyon National Park is a remarkable destination that draws in excess of 5 million visitors annually from around the globe. Accessible through three distinct entrances, to enhance your experience and minimize wait times, consider the following tips:
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 PassesStandard Entrance Pass$20.00–$35.00 Non-US residents must pay a $100 per person fee in addition to the standard entrance pass fee. More about nonresident fees
Admission to Grand Canyon National Park is for seven days and includes the South Rim. Please note, the North Rim is closed for the 2025 season due to the Dragon Bravo Fire. No cash is accepted; credit/debit card only. No refunds are given due to inclement weather.
Grand Canyon Annual Passes and America the Beautiful passes are available at the South Entrance and Desert View Entrance Stations.
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. Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers, up to a 15 person passenger van. Organized non-commercial groups over 16 passengers require different charges. Commercial groups are not eligible for the vehicle permit. In-person Purchase Locations
Admits one single, private, non-commercial motorcycle and its passenger(s). 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. Individual ($20 valid for 7 days): for bicyclists, hikers, and pedestrians. In-person Purchase Locations
 Annual Entrance - Park$70.00 Available to the general public for purchase for unlimited visits to Grand Canyon National Park only. This is an annual pass, valid one year from month of purchase; it is non-transferable. It admits the pass holder and any accompanying persons in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle, or the pass holder and accompanying immediate family (spouse, children, parents) when entry is by other means (train, shuttle, bicycle, or foot). 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)Physical 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. Get a Digital Pass from Recreation.govSkip the wait! Get a Digital America the Beautiful Pass through recreation.gov. Your digital pass can be saved to a mobile device and used immediately. Nonresident FeesEach non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Grand Canyon National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless they are admitted with an America the Beautiful Non-Resident Annual Pass. This includes nonresidents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization (CUA) group, or concessioner tour group. 2026 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 US citizens and residents (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
Entrance Fees for GroupsEducational Fee WaiversNational Park Service policy permits entrance fees to be waived for national and international academic institutions visiting parks for non-commercial educational purposes. However, Educational Fee Waivers are not issued automatically. Educational groups must apply and meet the criteria to receive a fee waiver. Organized Non-commercial Groups include:
Organized Non-commercial Groups in vehicles with a manufacture's designed capacity of 16 or less are charged the $35.00 vehicle permit or a fee of $8.00 per person in vehicles with a manufacture's designed capacity of 16 or greater. Age and pass exemptions apply. A Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) is required for any commercial tour company, regional shuttle service company, or local transit company that enters the park.
Learn more about Commercial Tour Fees, CUA Exceptions, and re-entering the park 
Do You Need a Reservation?To enter Grand Canyon National Park
Camping at Grand Canyon National Park is another story
Where to Purchase Your PassCampground Reservations
For Park Entry
Park Entrance Stations Do Not Accept Cash. Locations in the South Rim gateway town of Tusayan that accept cash
Automated Fee Machines (Card Only)Locations
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The Grand Canyon Fee Team
NPS/M. Quinn The Grand Canyon Fee Team is a small but mighty group of Recreational Fee Technicians from across the country. Together, we help millions of visitors begin their Grand Canyon experience with clarity, kindness, and a genuine love for the place we’re entrusted to protect and visitors we serve. Though our numbers are leaner than in years past, our team remains dynamic, thoughtful, and deeply committed to the work. We bring a mix of perspectives and experiences, all grounded in a shared mission: "The Grand Canyon National Park Fee Program thoughtfully and empathetically builds public support for the National Park Service and it's mission, while effectively collecting and depositing the fees that fund the park and its critical programs." Every day, we strive to embody our core values of Service, Learning, Teamwork, Dignity and Joy, and we hold ourselves to the expectations we set for one another — personal responsibility, social responsibility, taking care of ourselves, and taking care of others. Even in challenging times, these principles guide how we show up for visitors, for the park, and for each other. |
Last updated: December 30, 2025