Nonresident fee
$100 each
Non-U.S. residents 16 and older, on top of the entrance fee, unless a valid annual or America the Beautiful pass admits them
Grand Canyon National Park entrance fees
A standard pass covers seven consecutive days. Extra activity and camping charges are separate.
Grand Canyon National Park entrance fees · 2026 · U.S. dollars
| Pass or entry | Price | Who it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Private vehicle | $35 | One private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers, up to a 15-person van, 7 days |
| Motorcycle | $30 | Up to two private motorcycles with up to four people in all, 7 days |
| Individual (foot or bicycle) | $20 | Each bicyclist, hiker, or pedestrian 16 or older, 7 days. Under 16 free |
Visiting from outside the U.S.?
Count non-U.S. residents age 16 and older separately. A qualifying annual or America the Beautiful pass can cover those admitted by the pass.
Annual and lifetime passes
Check eligibility before buying. Bring the pass and the named holder when you enter.
Annual and lifetime passes · 2026 · U.S. dollars
| Pass or entry | Price | Who it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon Annual Pass | $70 | U.S. citizens and residents: Grand Canyon only, one year from the month of purchase, non-transferable. Covers the holder and passengers in one private vehicle. Also covers applicable nonresident fees for those admitted by the pass. |
| America the Beautiful annual | $80 | U.S. citizens and residents: entrance fees at national parks and other federal lands for a year, one vehicle or four per-person fees. Also covers the $100 nonresident fee for passengers |
| America the Beautiful annual, non-resident | $250 | Non-U.S. residents: same coverage, and it covers the $100 nonresident fee for the holder and passengers |
| Senior annual / lifetime | $20 / $80 | U.S. citizens and residents 62 and older |
| Access pass | Free | U.S. citizens and residents with a permanent disability |
| Military annual / lifetime | Free | Current U.S. military and dependents (annual); Gold Star Family members and veterans (lifetime) |
| 4th grade pass | Free | U.S. 4th graders |
Two trips reach the park annual price
Two separate seven-day vehicle passes total $70, matching the Grand Canyon annual pass. Compare the federal pass if your trip includes other fee parks.
Entrance does not cover camping permits
Backcountry permits add a permit charge and a nightly fee. Below-rim camping costs more per person per night than above-rim camping.
Estimate your entrance cost
Estimate one private entry and compare America the Beautiful options using your group’s ages and residency. Separately charged activities and organized groups are excluded.
Standard private entry only. Children under 16 do not pay individual entrance or nonresident fees. Annual-pass estimates assume no existing pass; they cover one private vehicle or the holder plus three adults on foot. Motorcycle estimates cover up to two motorcycles and four people. Check pass eligibility and group rules before paying.
Where to buy your pass
Choose the park’s accepted payment method, keep the pass or tag ready, and bring any required proof of eligibility.
Pay by card at the entrance
Entrance stations accept credit or debit cards. NPS also lists automated fee machines for standard entrance passes.
Using cash in Tusayan
Buy an entrance pass from a participating business before entering. The NPS fees page lists Tusayan outlets that accept cash, including the IMAX Visitor Center.
Permits and other fees
Overnight backcountry trips and noncommercial river trips have separate permits and charges.
Backcountry permit
$10 + nightly
$10 per permit or lottery application, plus $15 per person a night below the rim or $4 above it
Noncommercial river trip
$25 to apply
Lottery application once per launch year, then a deposit and per-participant fees if you win
Entrance fee-free days
Check the official NPS dates and eligibility for your travel year. Separately charged services and reservations may still cost money.
Find an eligible fee-free day
Use the official calendar before choosing a free entrance day. Confirm who qualifies and which charges are waived.
Questions about Grand Canyon fees
Quick answers to the practical questions below.
How much is Grand Canyon National Park admission?
$35 per private vehicle for seven days. Non-U.S. residents aged 16 and older add $100 each unless covered by a valid annual or America the Beautiful pass.
Does Grand Canyon accept cash at the entrance?
No. Entrance stations accept credit or debit cards. Participating businesses in Tusayan sell entrance passes for cash.
Does the entrance pass include backcountry camping?
No. Backcountry camping permits add $10 per permit or lottery application, plus $15 per person per night below the rim or $4 above it.
Is the Grand Canyon annual pass worth it?
Two separate seven-day vehicle passes cost the same $70 as the park annual pass. A third separate visit within its validity saves money.
How we built this page.
An independent guide using official data. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Park Service.
- Official guidance
- NPS and the relevant operators. The linked official pages support the access, facilities and rules described here. Confirm details before traveling.
- Schedules and conditions
- Planning patterns, not live status. Seasonal information describes the normal pattern or explicitly dated source schedule. Current conditions are handled separately. The official source is the place to confirm today’s access.
Topic sources and data details
Fees, coverage, eligibility and buying instructions come from the official sources linked beside the tables and cards. The displayed price inventory is dated 2026. Prices retain the listed charging unit and eligibility.
Cost estimates use the listed standard-entry rates and documented interagency pass coverage. They exclude organized or commercial groups, separately charged activities, and guessed fees at other parks. A residency choice does not replace the eligibility documents required by NPS.
The fee-free section points to official dates and eligibility without storing a fixed calendar in this page. Current closures, temporary rules and services are carried separately by Current conditions. A design review does not refresh an underlying table verification date.
Operational source check: September 11, 2026. Design and emphasized source review: 2026-10-21. A design review does not refresh every underlying record.