Plan Your Visit
Key Information
Get an entrance pass
All visitors must have one of these entrance passes:
Pass Price Standard Pass $20.00–$35.00 Annual Pass $70.00 America the Beautiful Pass(includes Senior Passes) FREE–$80.00 Help me choose an entrance pass
Plan to go cashless
This park does not accept cash.
Choosing an Entrance Pass
Do you have or qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful Pass?
If you already have an America the Beautiful—the NationalParks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, that's the only entrancepass you need. Seniors, military, visitors with a permanentdisability, and families with a 4th grader are eligible for a freeor discounted America the Beautiful pass.
America the Beautiful Pass
How often do you plan to visit national parks in the next 12 months?
If you don't qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful pass, werecommend choosing an entrance pass based on your trip plans.
| I'm visiting... | We recommend |
|---|---|
| This park, once | Standard Pass |
| This park, multiple times | Annual Pass |
| More than one national park or federal recreation site | America the Beautiful Pass |
Entrance Passes
- Standard Pass
- Annual Pass
- America the Beautiful Pass
Standard Entrance Pass
$20.00–$35.00
All park visitors are required to purchase a recreational use pass upon entering Bryce Canyon National Park.
For Vehicles
If you enter the park in a motorized vehicle, your entrance pass coversboth you and your passengers. Your passengers do not need a separate pass.
Costs for vehicles with more than 15 passengers are listed below underOrganizations and Businesses.
Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all occupants.
In-person Purchase Locations
Fee Stations
Credit/Debit Only
Buy a Digital Pass
Credit/Debit Only
Price is per motorcycle.
In-person Purchase Locations
Fee Stations
Credit/Debit Only
Buy a Digital Pass
Credit/Debit Only
For Individuals without a Vehicle
If you enter the park on a bicycle or on foot and are at least 16 yearsold, you need your own entrancepass. Children under the age of 16don't need an entrance pass.
Admits one individual with no car to the park - typically used for bicyclists and walk-ins. Youth 15 and under are admitted free.
In-person Purchase Locations
Buy a Digital Pass
Credit/Debit Only
Fee Stations
Credit/Debit Only
For Organizations & Businesses
Commercial tour vehicle rates are based on vehicle capacity. Pass is valid for the day of purchase and the next six days for a vehicle carrying the same group 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 t
In-person Purchase Locations
Fee Stations
Credit/Debit Only
Commercial tour vehicle rates are based on vehicle capacity. Pass is valid for the day of purchase and the next six days for a vehicle carrying the same group 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 t
In-person Purchase Locations
Fee Stations
Credit/Debit Only
Commercial tour vehicle rates are based on vehicle capacity. Pass is valid for the day oA 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.
In-person Purchase Locations
Fee Stations
Credit/Debit Only
Commercial tour vehicle rates are based on vehicle capacity. Pass is valid for the day of purchase and the next six days for a vehicle carrying the same group 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.
In-person Purchase Locations
Fee Stations
Credit/Debit Only
Annual Entrance - Park
$70.00
Valid for entry into Bryce Canyon National Park for 12 months from purchase.
In-person Purchase Locations
Fee Stations
Credit/Debit Only
America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal RecreationalLands Pass
Covers entrance fees and standard amenity(day-use) fees at lands managed by
- National Park Service
- US Fish & Wildlife Service
- US Forest Service
- Bureau of Land Management
- Bureau of Reclamation
- US Army of Corps of Engineers
Depending on the type of entrance fee charged at a site, covers
One private vehicle fee
or
Four per person fees
| Type | Available to | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Pass | Everyone | $80.00 |
| Senior Annual Pass | US citizens and permanent residents 62+ years old | $20.00 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass | US citizens and permanent residents 62+ years old | $80.00 |
| Military Annual Pass | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass | US citizens and permanent residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
America the Beautiful Passes are non-refundable, non-transferableand cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Passholders must showvalid photo identification (ID) with each pass.
How to Get an America the Beautiful Pass
In Person (Recommended)
Passes can be purchased or picked up at over 1,000 federal recreation sites.
Purchase and pickup locations
Order Online, Receive by Mail
To receive your pass by mail, order online at theUSGS Online Store. Online orders are for physical passes, not digital passes, and may take up to three weeks to be processed and delivered. Order receipts may not be used in place of a physical pass. We recommend ordering at least three weeks in advance of your visit, or picking up a pass in person instead.
2025 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, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
- Thursday, January 9 — National Day of Mourning for President James Earl Carter Jr.
- Monday, January 20 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Saturday, April 19 — First Day of National Park Week
- Thursday, June 19 — Juneteenth National Independence Day
- Monday, August 4 — Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
- Saturday, September 27 — National Public Lands Day
- Tuesday, November 11 — Veterans Day
Forms of Payment
Acceptable forms of payment for Bryce Canyon National Park's entrance fees and passes include credit cards, traveler's checks, money orders, cashier's checks, gift checks, personal checks, and business checks.
Academic Fee Waivers
National Park Service regulations allow school groups and other bona fide national and international academic institutions to obtain a waiver for park entrance fees, provided that the visit is for educational or scientific purposes, and the resources or facilities the group proposes to use support those purposes. Please visit the Academic Fee Waiver page for more information.
Noncommercial Organized Groups
Valid for 7 days.
Organized groups such as Scouts, Rotary, Clubs, Youth Groups, Churches, Reunions, etc. that do not qualify for an Academic Fee Waiver are charged as follows:
Noncommercial Vehicles | Fee |
Vehicle capacity of 15 or less | $35 per vehicle |
Vehicle capacity of 16 or greater | $20 per person |
Fees will not exceed the commercial fee for the same-sized vehicle. Youth 15 and younger 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.
Camping Fees
- Developed campgrounds - There are two developed campgrounds with in Bryce Canyon National Park. For more information on camping at Bryce Canyon and how to make a reservation please visit the Campground page.
- Backcountry camping - Backcountry camping permits are available in person on a first come, first served basis. For more information on backcountry camping please visit the Backcountry Camping page.
Commercial Use Authorizations & Special Use Permits
- Commercial Use Authorizations - A Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) is a business permit with the National Park Service. It authorizes you to conduct commercial activities and to provide specific visitor services within a national park. For more information about CUAs, visit our Commercial Use Authorization page.
- Special Use Permits - Permits are required for activities within the park that need written authorization and some degree of management control from the NPS in order to protect park resources and the public interest. Examples include: filming/photography, weddings, and scattering cremated remains. For more information, please visit our Special Use Permits page.
