Overview of entrance requirementsAll visitors MUST have
Entrance PassesStandard Entrance Pass$20.00–$35.00 Admits private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all occupants to Zion National Park. Admits one, non-commercial motorcycle to Zion National Park. Admits one individual with no car to Zion National Park. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free. Admits one individual with no car to Zion National Park. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free. For Organizations & BusinessesNon-commercial vehicles with a capacity of 16 or greater. Fees will not exceed the commercial fee for the same-sized vehicle. Youth 15 and under are free. Individuals or families with any valid Annual or Lifetime pass may use their pass for entry at the per person rate. Pass and photo ID must be present upon entry. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees of commercial tours are based upon the total capacity of vehicles that can carry seven or more passengers regardless of the actual number of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees of commercial tours are based upon the total capacity of vehicles that can carry seven or more passengers regardless of the actual number of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees of commercial tours are based upon the total capacity of vehicles that can carry seven or more passengers regardless of the actual number of passengers. 2023 Fee-free DaysNo entrance pass required on these days:
All park visitors purchase a recreational use pass upon entering Zion National Park. Through the Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act, Zion is able to use 80% of all fees collected to make improvements to the park and the remaining 20% is deposited in a national account to benefit parks where fees are not collected. 
Paying for a Park PassIf you enter Zion, even if it is to pass through the park, you will need to buy a recreational use pass (park pass). Passes are non-transferable.
If you lose or forget your pass, you will have to purchase another one. Weekly PassesZion does not have a daily pass and does not have the authority to create one. Private Vehicle: $35. $35.00 Non-commercial vehicles with a vehicle capacity of 15 or less. Annual PassesInteragency Annual Pass: $80. Admission to all Federal fee areas for one year from date of purchase. Lifetime PassesLifetime Senior Pass: $80. US citizens or permanent residents ages 62 or over who provide documentation of age and residency or citizenship receive admission to all federal fee areas for life, Appreciation PassesFree Access for Veterans and Gold Star Families: Beginning on Veterans Day—November 11, 2020—veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and Gold Star families will have free access to national parks and other federal lands managed by the Department of the Interior. We are all deeply indebted to those who have served our nation, especially the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and the Department is committed to extending them free access to our nation’s most treasured natural and cultural resources. A visitor may prove their status as a veteran or a Gold Star dependent by presenting one of the following: Department of Defense Identification Card; Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC); Veteran ID Card; or Veteran’s designation on a state-issued driver’s license or identification card. Learn More About Annual Passes Non-English Annual Pass InformationAnnual Pass Information - SpanishAnnual Pass Information - French Annual Pass Information - German Annual Pass Information - Italian Annual Pass Information - Japanese Annual Pass Information - Korean Annual Pass Information - Portuguese Commercial ToursA commercial tour is defined as one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees of commercial tours are based upon the total capacity of vehicles that can carry seven or more passengers regardless of the actual number of passengers. Possession of an annual or lifetime pass or the ages of the passengers does not affect the price charged unless the vehicle's capacity is less than 7 passengers, excluding the driver. $35+: 1-6 Passengers ($35.00 + $20.00 per passenger not to exceed $70.00) Permit FeesDepending on your plans, you may need to pay a fee for a permit. 
Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel Use Information
Get information about driving large vehicles through the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel. 
How and when to apply for permits
Apply for permits to canyoneer, hike, or camp |
Last updated: September 5, 2023