Chattahoochee River costs $5 per car
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area charges $5 for a private car. The pass covers everyone in the car and is good for 1 day. People on foot or bike pay $5 each, and motorcycles pay $5. A Chattahoochee River annual pass costs $40. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area fees in 2026
| Private vehicle, everyone inside | $5, good for 1 day |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle | $5, good for 1 day |
| Per person on foot or bike | $5, good for 1 day |
| Chattahoochee River annual pass | $40 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| Family of 4 in one car, 1 day | $5 |
|---|---|
| 2 adults hiking or biking in | $10 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. This park is cashless, so bring a card. Every pass is good for one day. The $40 annual pass covers the pass holder and everyone in one car. Sources: National Park Service, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other park fees in Georgia
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park | Free, $10 per person at Point Park |
|---|---|
| Fort Pulaski National Monument | $10 per person |
What this price covers
What the park says: An entrance pass is required to enter Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Entrance passes are valid for one day.
About the main pass: Private vehicle pass admits one private vehicle and its occupants for one day.
About the annual pass: Frequent visitors may save money with an annual entrance pass. The park annual pass admits the cardholder and the other persons in a private vehicle to the park.
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $5 for your whole car. The park annual pass costs $40 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 $5 for everyone inside. Walkers and cyclists pay $5 each.
- How often you come. The park annual pass costs $40.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 16 or more parks that charge about $5 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- Coming back to Chattahoochee River? The $40 annual pass pays off on your 9th 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 Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area?
$5 per car, good for 1 day.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Chattahoochee River?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Chattahoochee River?
No. Chattahoochee River is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.