Capulin Volcano costs $20 per car
Capulin Volcano National Monument 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 Capulin Volcano annual pass costs $35. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Capulin Volcano National Monument 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 |
| Capulin Volcano 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. This park is cashless, so bring a card. The biggest vehicle allowed on the Volcano Road is 26 feet long or 8 feet wide. Sources: National Park Service, Capulin Volcano National Monument fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other park fees in New Mexico
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Chaco Culture National Historical Park | $25 per car |
|---|---|
| Valles Caldera National Preserve | $25 per car |
| Bandelier National Monument | $25 per car |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | $15 per person |
| White Sands National Park | $25 per car |
What this price covers
About the main pass: Admits private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all occupants to Capulin Volcano National Monument. The maximum size of a vehicle allowed on the Volcano Road is 26 feet in length and/or 8 feet in width. Passes may be upgraded to annual passes within 7 days of purchase.
About the annual pass: The Capulin Volcano Annual Pass has a cost of $35.00 and is valid for 12 months from the month of purchase. Admits one private vehicle and all occupants to Capulin Volcano National Monument. This pass can be purchased at the visitor center. Non-transferable and non-refundable.
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 Capulin Volcano? 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.
- Bring a credit or debit card. Cash is not accepted.
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 Capulin Volcano National Monument?
$20 per car, good for 7 days.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Capulin Volcano?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Capulin Volcano?
No. Capulin Volcano is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.
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Photo: National Park Service Digital Image Archives, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain, cropped.