Entrance Fee FAQ

Cashless Payment

As of May 1, 2026, Grand Teton National Park is a cashless park accepting only electronic payments including debit cards, credit cards, taptopay, and mobile wallets for the park entrance fees and passes, backcountry and boat permits, and winter camping.  

 

Car stops at the Moose Entrance Station before proceeding into the park.

Common Questions

How much does it cost to enter Grand Teton National Park?

See Fees and Passes on the park’s website.

What if I only have cash as a form of payment?

The park has established agreements with partners who may sell the following park passes for cash and credit card:

• Private Vehicle for $35.00 - Park entrance fee for 7 days for a private, non-commercial vehicle.
• Per Person for $20.00 - Park entrance fee for 7 days for each visitor 16 years and older entering by foot, bicycle, ski, CUA tours, etc.
• Per Motorcycle for $30
• Non-Resident Fee for $100 per person
• America the Beautiful Resident Annual Pass for $80.00
• America the Beautiful Resident Non-Annual Pass for $250.00

Visitors who prefer to use cash for the other passes may discuss options with the ranger at a permits desk, located at Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center and Colter Bay Visitor Center.

Where can I purchase a pass with cash?

Partners accepting cash inside Grand Teton National Park:

Grand Teton Association (GTA)
Bookstores located in Grand Teton National Park:
- Craig Thomas Discovery Visitor Center
- Jenny Lake Visitor Center
- Colter Bay Visitor Center
- Mobile van most often at Mormon Row

Dornans
12170 Dornans Road
Moose, WY 83012
307.733.2415

Jackson Hole Airport at Bear Aware
1250 E Airport Road
Jackson, Wy 83001

Partners accepting cash en route to the park from Jackson:

Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce
175 East Deloney Street
Jackson, WY 83001

Teton Backcountry Rentals
565 N Cache St,
Jackson, WY 83001
307-828-1885

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
3395 Cody Ln.
Teton Village, WY, 83025

Additional Questions

Can I use contactless payments (e.g., Apple Pay or my pre-paid Wallet phone app)?
Yes, you can use Apple Pay and other contactless payments systems at entrance stations.

Can I use a personal check or cashier’s check?
No. Only credit, debit, and other forms of electronic payment will be accepted at entrance stations. and most campgrounds.

Can I purchase a digital 7-Day Entrance pass before I get to the park?
Yes. Visitors can purchase a digital Grand Teton National Park $35.00 Private Vehicle Pass, $30.00 Motorcycle Pass, or $20 Per Person (pedestrian/cyclist) – all valid for 7 days on Recreation.gov.

Can I purchase a digital or physical America the Beautiful pass before I get to the park or Jackson Hole Area?
Yes. You can also purchase a digital version of the America the Beautiful Passes Resident or Non-Resident Annual Pass can be used immediately upon purchase and is only available on Recreation.gov. Other pass options are also available and can be purchased on Recreation.gov. Physical versions can be purchased from recreation.gov for a small shipping and handling fee, from the USGS Online Store or in-person at federal recreational sites.

If you are a U.S. citizen or resident age 62 or older, have a permanent disability, are current U.S. Military member, Gold Star Family member, veteran, or are a student in the 4th grade, you may qualify for other passes. For more information, visit https://www.recreation.gov/pass/.

Can I show a digital copy of my pre-paid entrance pass at park entrance stations?
Yes. Each America the Beautiful Pass is issued to one person (the pass holder). The pass holder must be present whenever the pass is used. In the case of the 4th Grade Pass, the child is the pass holder and must be present whenever the pass is used. Valid photo identification is required (except in the case of the 4th Grade Pass).

Why is the park changing to Cashless operations?
By accepting only electronic payments in fee operations it allows a park unit to be a better steward of our visitors’ dollars. It allows Grand Teton National Park to:

• The National Park Service constantly evaluates technology around fee collection including the use of mobile and electronic payment options to make the process more convenient for visitors.
• Entrance fees are an important source of revenue used to improve facilities and experiences for visitors in national parks.  
• Cashless options reduce transaction times at busy entrance stations and decrease the risk of theft.
• Moving to a cashless system improves accountability and consistency, reduces chances of errors, and maximizes the funding available for critical projects and visitor services. 

What advantages does this have to the park visitor?
Uniform cashless policies should decrease wait times and reduce errors around making change. Going cashless will create opportunities to purchase park passes at businesses in gateway communities, which can help speed the line up.

What are entrances fees used for?
Entrance fees are an important source of revenue used to improve the visitor experience in national parks, including road and facility repairs and maintenance, trail improvements, visitor information, accessibility improvements, visitor and resource protection services, and more.

How can visitors pay for a backcountry site? How can I pay for a wilderness reservation? How can I pay for a walk-up backcountry site?
Visitors can pay for backcountry sites on recreation.gov. You cannot pay with cash for walk-up backcountry reservations.