Grand Canyon National Park Fees 2024: Complete Cost Breakdown
Current entrance fees (2024)—valid 7 days, both rims:
Vehicle-Based Passes
| Pass Type | Cost | Covers |
|---|
| Private Vehicle | $35 | All occupants (≤15 passenger capacity) |
| Motorcycle | $30 | Rider + passenger |
| Individual (foot/bike/horse) | $20 | Per person, age 16+ |
Annual & Lifetime Passes
| Pass | Cost | Validity | Eligibility |
|---|
| Grand Canyon Annual | $70 | 1 year from purchase | Anyone |
| America the Beautiful Annual | $80 | 1 year | All 400+ federal recreation sites |
| Senior Annual | $20 | 1 year | US citizens/permanent residents 62+ |
| Senior Lifetime | $80 | Lifetime | US citizens/permanent residents 62+ |
| Access Pass | Free | Lifetime | Permanently disabled (documentation required) |
| Military Annual | Free | 1 year | Current US military + dependents |
| Military Lifetime | Free | Lifetime | Gold Star families, veterans with disabilities |
| 4th Grade (Every Kid Outdoors) | Free | School year (Sept–Aug) | US 4th graders (paper voucher) |
Additional Costs Inside the Park
- Camping: $18–$25/night (Mather, Desert View, Trailer Village); backcountry permit $10 + $8/person/night
- Guided tours: Mule rides ($150–$600), rafting ($300–$3,000), helicopter ($300–$500), bus tours ($50–$100)
- Lodging: $150–$600+/night (El Tovar, Bright Angel, Kachina, Phantom Ranch lottery)
- Food: $15–$50/person/meal at park restaurants
Fee-Free Days 2024
- Jan 15 (MLK Day), Apr 20 (NP Week), Jun 19 (Juneteenth), Aug 4 (GAOA), Sep 28 (NPLD), Nov 11 (Veterans Day)
Purchase Options
- Entrance stations (credit/debit/cash)
- Online: recreation.gov (print or mobile pass)
- Park stores, visitor centers
Best value: If visiting 3+ federal sites/year, $80 America the Beautiful pass pays for itself. Seniors: $80 lifetime = best deal in public lands access.
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