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Shenandoah National Park is considering raising the cost of entry due to a 25% increase in visitation from 2014 to 2023. This rise in visitors has led to a greater demand for visitor services.
The current fee for Private Vehicle (7-day pass) is $30 and the proposed fee is $35.
The current fee for Motorcycle (7-day pass) is $25 and the proposed fee is $30. The current fee for Individual (7-day pass) is $15 and the proposed fee is $20. The current fee for an annual pass is $55 and the proposed fee is $70. Note: Commercial tour fees will be raised one year after the new prices take effect. Improve Visitor and Employee Safety
Improve Visitor Enjoyment
Deferred Maintenance
Submit a comment on the National Park Service Planning, Environment, and Public Comment website: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/SHEN-entrancefee Submit a comment by mail: The fee increase would begin October 1, 2025.
The fee for CUAs will not change. However, the price of the entrance to the park would take effect October 1, 2025.
The proposed fees increases are as follows: The current fee for Commercial Sedan (1-6 seats) is $25 plus $10 per person. The proposed fee is $25 plus $20 per person. The current fee for Commercial Van (7-15 seats) is $75 and the proposed fee is $125. The current fee for Commercial Mini-bus (16-25 seats) is $100 and the proposed fee is $200. The current fee for Commercial Motor Coach (26+ seats) is $200 and the proposed fee is $300. There are various passes available, and you might qualify for a fee waiver. For more information, visit the Fees & Passes webpage. Additionally, there are several fee-free days each year.
2025 Fee-Free Days
Shenandoah National Park has charged fees for camping and entry since the late 1930s. In 1939, the fee was $1 for an annual pass. The price has gradually increased over the past 80 years to the current fee of $30 per vehicle for 7 days.
The park considered adding a one-day pass due to requests from neighbors. However, it was deemed impractical because Shenandoah does not have exit lane booths to check passes, making it difficult to differentiate between a one-day and a seven-day pass.
Yes, you will need to purchase an entrance pass for Shenandoah National Park. You will also need to obtain a day-use ticket to hike Old Rag. Entrance passes and day-use tickets can be obtained on Recreation.gov.
An entrance pass is a separate sale from a reservation in the campground or lodging.
No. If your pass expires after the fee increase, Shenandoah National Park will honor your pass until its expiration date.
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Last updated: April 25, 2025