Fees & Passes

Overview of entrance requirements

All visitors MUST have

Entrance Passes

Standard Entrance Pass

$15.00–$25.00

This pass covers the pass holder and up to 15 passengers of a single, private (non-commercial) vehicle at Walnut Canyon National Monuments for 1-7 days.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Walnut Canyon Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

Admits the passholder and passenger of one motorcycle to Walnut Canyon National Monument for 1-7 days.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Walnut Canyon Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

Admits one individual bicyclist, hiker, or pedestrian visiting the facility without a private vehicle. Good for Walnut Canyon National Monument for 1-7 days. A pass is not required for individuals 15 or younger.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Walnut Canyon Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

For Organizations & Businesses

Bona fide educational institutions visiting for non-recreational purposes whose visit pertains directly to established curriculum are exempt from paying entry fees. Apply for an educational fee waiver at least 4 weeks in advance by submitting an educational fee waiver. Please see the below link to access the waiver.
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Non-commercial groups pay the per person fee up until the cost exceeds that of the commercial rate for the same size vehicle.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Walnut Canyon Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

Covers occupants of a vehicle with an occupancy of 1-6 individuals at Sunset Crater, Wupatki, and Walnut Canyon for 1 day. A commercial group is defined as a group that is entering for the purpose of providing commercial tour services within the unit. A commercial group consists of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure/recreational purpose by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Walnut Canyon Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

Covers occupants of a vehicle with an occupancy of 7-15 individuals at Sunset Crater, Wupatki, and Walnut Canyon for 1 day. A commercial group is defined as a group that is entering for the purpose of providing commercial tour services within the unit. A commercial group consists of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure/recreational purpose by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Walnut Canyon Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

Covers occupants of a vehicle with an occupancy of 16+ individuals at Sunset Crater, Wupatki, and Walnut Canyon for 1 day. A commercial group is defined as a group that is entering for the purpose of providing commercial tour services within the unit. A commercial group consists of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure/recreational purpose by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Walnut Canyon Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

Annual Entrance - Park

Annual Entrance - Park

$45.00
Admits the passholder, passenger of one motorcycle, or occupants of a single, non-commercial vehicle at Sunset Crater Volcano, Walnut Canyon, and Wupatki National Monuments for 1 year.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Walnut Canyon Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

2024 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Come 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:

 
Ranger in the Fee Booth

Entrance Fees

Credit Card Only Transactions - As of October, 2020 - Entrance Fees and America The Beautiful Pass sales are Credit/Debit card only on site. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Cash sales of Flagstaff Annual, Interagency Annual, and 7-day Private Vehicle passes are provided by Western National Parks Association in the park store (sales dependent on pass inventory/availability).


 

School Groups

If you are a school group, requesting an educational fee waiver, please see our Fee Waiver page.

 

Special Use Permits

Special Use Permits are required for all commercial filming, special gatherings such as weddings, and any backcountry access. Visit our Permits Page for more information.

Research Permits

Researchers wishing to do work inside the monument will need to go through our online permitting process here.

 

Important Changes to America the Beautiful Pass and Park Specific Pass

Beginning January 1st, 2024, Interagency Annual (America the Beautiful) Passes and Flagstaff Area National Monuments Park Specific Passes will have 1 signature line instead of 2. This change is to ensure consistency throughout the Interagency Pass Program.

Last updated: October 4, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

6400 U.S. 89
Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Phone:

928 526-3367

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