Capitol Reef costs $20 per car
Capitol Reef National Park charges $20 for a private car. The pass covers everyone in the car and is good for 7 days. People on foot or bike pay $10 each, and motorcycles pay $15. A Capitol Reef annual pass costs $35. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Capitol Reef National Park fees in 2026
| Private vehicle, everyone inside | $20, good for 7 days |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle | $15, good for 7 days |
| Per person on foot or bike | $10, good for 7 days |
| Capitol Reef annual pass | $35 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| Family of 4 in one car, 7 days | $20 |
|---|---|
| 2 adults hiking or biking in | $20 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. Sources: National Park Service, Capitol Reef National Park fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other national parks in Utah
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Arches National Park | $30 per car |
|---|---|
| Bryce Canyon National Park | $35 per car |
| Canyonlands National Park | $30 per car |
| Zion National Park | $35 per car |
What this price covers
What the park says: An entrance fee is charged for Capitol Reef National Park. The fee depends on how a visitor arrives at the park, and whether they are part of a commercial or guided tour.
About the main pass: An entrance fee is charged per vehicle.
About the annual pass: Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle or motorcycle and all its occupants or riders.
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $20 for your whole car. The park annual pass costs $35 and only works here. The $80 America the Beautiful pass works at every national park for 12 months, and covers everyone in one car, or the pass holder plus 3 adults where the fee is per person. US residents 62 and older can buy a $20 annual or $80 lifetime senior pass instead. US military members can get a free pass.
The entrance fee does not cover camping, tours, lodging or shuttles run by private companies.
What changes your price
- How you arrive. One car pays $20 for everyone inside. Walkers and cyclists pay $10 each.
- How often you come. The park annual pass costs $35.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 4 or more parks that charge about $20 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- Coming back to Capitol Reef? The $35 annual pass pays off on your second visit in 12 months.
- Buy a digital pass on Recreation.gov before you go. Signal can be weak near park entrances.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the National Park Service. We pulled the fee data for every park from the official NPS Data API on September 26, 2026, and each park's own fees page shows the same numbers. Where we show a total, we only add up the park's own fees. We do not add our own guesses. Fees can change, so check the park's page before you go.
Common questions
How much does it cost to get into Capitol Reef National Park?
$20 per car, good for 7 days.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Capitol Reef?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Capitol Reef?
No. Capitol Reef is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.