Entrance Fees by Park

Changes to Entrance Fees and Passes in 2026

Learn about a few upcoming changes to entrance fees and passes for non-US residents and motorcycles that begin on January 1, 2026.

Most National Park Service sites don't charge an entrance fee, but some do. Learn more about how entrance fees are used in national parks.

What "Private Vehicle" means
What "Per Person" means
How you can get a Senior Pass

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What "Private Vehicle" means

At some parks, the price of a standard entrance pass (the entrance fee) depends on whether you enter in a vehicle. The "Private Vehicle" price is the entrance fee for one vehicle and its passengers. At these parks, the "Per Person" price is the entrance fee if you instead enter on a bicycle or on foot. Vehicle and motorcycle passengers don't need a separate pass.

What "Per Person" means

At some parks, the price of a standard entrance pass (the entrance fee) depends on whether you enter in a vehicle. If a park lists both "Private Vehicle" and "Per Person" prices, the "Per Person" price is the entrance fee if you enter on a bicycle or on foot. If a park lists only one price, labeled "Per Person", you must have your own entrance pass, even if you're a passenger in a vehicle.

Last updated: December 5, 2024