Arches, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Capitol Reef and Canyonlands national parks are 100% free for five days each year.
Out of America's 400+ National Park sites, only 109 have entrance fees. Unluckily for Utahns, that includes all of the state's Mighty Five national parks. However, there are five days throughout the year in which visitors can visit totally free of charge. That's right, on these freebie days, you can roll through those fee stations and head right into your favorite park (after you stop at the stop sign, of course). You should probably stop and get a map, too, and say hello to the friendly people behind those sliding windows and doors who make incredible days at the park possible.
FREE National Park Entrance Days 2024
- January 15: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- April 20: First day of National Park Week
- August 3: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
- September 28: National Public Lands Day
- November 11: Veterans Day
Passes are valid for 7 days/1 week
Regular National Park Fees
Arches
Private Vehicle: $30/vehicle
Motorcycle: $25/motorcycle
Per Person: (no car) $15/person
Note: Arches has a timed entry system and requires a reservation at recreation.gov
Bryce Canyon
Private Vehicle: $35/vehicle
Motorcycle: $30/motorcycle
Per Person: (no car) $20/person
Canyonlands
Private Vehicle: $30/vehicle
Motorcycle: $25/motorcycle
Per Person: (no car) $15/person
Capitol Reef
Private Vehicle: $20/vehicle
Motorcycle: $15/motorcycle
Per Person: (no car) $10/person
Zion
Private Vehicle: $35/vehicle
Motorcycle: $30/motorcycle
Per Person: (no car) $20/person
Other National Park Sites Participating in FREE Admission Days
Cedar Breaks National Monument
Individual: $10/person
Cedar Breaks Annual Pass: $35
Dinosaur National Monument
Private Vehicle: $25/vehicle
Motorcycle: $20/motorcycle
Per Person: (no car) $15/person
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Private Vehicle: $30/vehicle
Motorcycle: $25/motorcycle
Per Person: (no car) $15/person
Boating: $30/private vessel (1-7 day pass)
Glen Canyon Annual Vessel Sticker: $50
Golden Spike National Historic Site
Private Vehicle, non-commercial: $20/vehicle
Motorcycle: $15/motorcycle
Per Person: (no car) $10/person
Natural Bridges National Monument
Private Vehicle: $20/vehicle
Motorcycle: $15/motorcycle
Per Person: (no car) $10/person
Other Free and Discounted National Parks Passes
Annual National Parks Pass: $80
- Admission to all parks, all year long.
- How to obtain: You can pick one up at any national park fee station or visitor center.
Annual 4th Grade Pass: Free
- How to obtain: Paper passes can be obtained by visiting the Every Kid Outdoors website and can be exchanged for the Annual 4th Grade Pass at federal recreation sites that charge entrance or day use fees (see PDF list of federal recreation sites that issue passes).
- Digital version of the paper pass (such as on smart phones or tablets) will not be accepted to exchange for an Annual 4th Grade Pass.
Access Pass: Free
- Available for: U.S. citizens with qualifying permanent disabilities.
- How to obtain: In person at a federal recreation site (see PDF list of federal recreation sites that issue passes)
Southeast Utah Group Annual Pass: $55
- Grants admission to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, plus Natural Bridges and Hovenweep National Monuments.
- Valid for one year through the month of purchase.
Military Annual Pass: Free
- Available for: Current U.S. military members and dependents in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard as well as Reserve and National Guard members
- How to obtain: In person at a federal recreation site (see PDF list of federal recreation sites that issue passes) by showing a Common Access Card (CAC) or Military ID (Form 1173).
Senior Pass
- Available for: U.S. citizens or permanent residents ages 62+
- Senior Lifetime Pass: $80
- Senior Annual Pass: $20
- How to obtain: In person at a federal recreation site (see PDF list of federal recreation sites that issue passes) or online
Volunteer Pass - Free
- Available for: Volunteers with 250 service hours with federal agencies that participate in the Interagency Pass Program
- How to obtain: Contact your local federal recreation site for more information about volunteer opportunities or visit Volunteer.gov.