Utah National Park FREE Days

Utah National Park FREE Days

February 21, 2021

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

Passes are valid for 7 days/1 week

Capitol Reef National Park

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

Bryce Canyon National Park

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

Access Pass: Free

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

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.

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