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
Zion National Park entrance fees
Choose the fee for how you arrive. The nonresident charge is additional unless a valid pass covers your party.
Zion National Park entrance fees · 2026 · U.S. dollars
| Pass or entry | Price | Who it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Private vehicle | $35 | One private, non-commercial vehicle seating 15 or fewer and everyone in it, valid 1 to 7 days |
| Motorcycle | $30 | Up to two private motorcycles with up to four people in all, 7 days |
| Per person (foot or bicycle) | $20 | Each visitor 16 or older without a car, 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 discounted passes
Park annual passes are for U.S. citizens and residents. Check the eligibility and coverage before choosing a federal pass.
Annual and discounted passes · 2026 · U.S. dollars
| Pass or entry | Price | Who it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Zion Annual Pass | $70 | U.S. citizens and residents: Zion only, 12 months from the purchase month, for the holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Also covers the $100 nonresident fee for passengers |
| 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 |
The shuttle and entrance are different costs
The park shuttle is free. Parking in Springdale does not replace park admission; bring your existing pass when walking back into the park.
Know which Narrows trip needs a permit
The bottom-up hike from Temple of Sinawava as far as Big Spring does not need a permit. The through-hike from Chamberlain's Ranch requires one.
Compare annual passes before a second paid visit
Two separately purchased vehicle passes cost $70, matching Zion annual admission. Eligible residents pay $10 more for America the Beautiful coverage at other federal recreation sites.
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.
Buy at an entrance station
You can buy a Zion entrance pass at any entrance station. Credit or debit cards are preferred; cash is also accepted. A pass is required even if you are only driving through.
Carry your pass when you reenter
Show your pass whenever you leave and reenter, including on foot from Springdale. A lost or forgotten pass must be purchased again.
Bring valid photo ID
America the Beautiful passes require valid photo ID. Resident annual pass purchasers need proof of U.S. citizenship or residency.
Separate activity fees
An entrance pass does not pay for wilderness permits, Angels Landing or camping. The Watchman dump-station fee is included for campers with a camping reservation.
Angels Landing permit
$6 + $3 each
$6 lottery application for up to six people, non-refundable, then $3 per person if selected
Canyoneering or day-use wilderness permit
$6 + $10 each
$6 lottery or reservation fee, non-refundable, plus $10 per person, refundable
Overnight wilderness permit
$20 + $7 each a night
$20 per permit, non-refundable, plus $7 per person per night, refundable
RV dump station (non-campers)
$5
One use of the water fill and dump station at Watchman Campground
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 Zion fees
Quick answers to the practical questions below.
Is the Zion entrance fee per person or per car?
The private-vehicle fee covers everyone in the vehicle for one to seven days. The extra nonresident charge applies per non-U.S. resident age 16 or older unless a valid pass admits them.
Can I pay cash at Zion?
Yes. Entrance stations prefer credit or debit cards but also accept cash.
Is the Zion shuttle included in the entrance fee?
The park shuttle is free to ride. You still need park admission when entering from Springdale.
Does an entrance pass include Angels Landing?
No. Hiking the chains section beyond Scout Lookout requires a separate permit and fee. Scout Lookout itself does not require that permit.
Does every Narrows hike need a paid permit?
No. The bottom-up hike from Temple of Sinawava as far as Big Spring does not need a permit. The through-hike does.
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 10, 2026. Design and emphasized source review: 2026-10-21. A design review does not refresh every underlying record.