Colonial costs $15 per person
Colonial National Historical Park charges $15 per person, age 16 and older, good for 7 days. Kids 15 and under get in free. A Colonial annual pass costs $45. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Colonial National Historical Park fees in 2026
| Per person, age 16 and older | $15, good for 7 days |
|---|---|
| Colonial annual pass | $45 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| 2 adults | $30 |
|---|---|
| 4 adults | $60 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. One ticket covers Yorktown Battlefield and the park service areas at Historic Jamestowne for 7 days. Preservation Virginia runs the James Fort site and charges its own extra fee. Sources: National Park Service, Colonial National Historical Park fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other park fees in Virginia
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Prince William Forest Park | $20 per car |
|---|---|
| Assateague Island National Seashore | $25 per car |
| Great Falls Park | $20 per car |
| Harpers Ferry National Historical Park | $20 per car |
| Shenandoah National Park | $30 per car |
What this price covers
What the park says: Note: Preservation Virginia charges a fee for entrance to their portion of Jamestown on any of the above dates. These areas include the James Fort Site, Archaearium, Memorial Church, and Dale House Cafe.
About the main pass: Adult (16 and older) -$15; good for 7 days entrance to Yorktown Battlefield (and NPS areas at Historic Jamestowne); can be upgraded to see Preservation Virginia areas at Historic Jamestowne for an additional $15 at the Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center. Yorktown Battlefield will not be selling the $30 entrance permit for Historic Jamestowne.
About the annual pass: The Colonial Annual Pass admits passholder and three accompanying adults unlimited admittance to both NPS areas at Historic Jamestowne and Yorktown Battlefield during regular operating hours. Pass is valid for twelve months from the month of purchase. Note: There is an additional $ 15.00 Preservation Virginia entrance fee for each adult entering on the Colonial Pass to Historic Jamestowne to visit the Preservation Virginia historic areas.
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $15 for each person in your group. The park annual pass costs $45 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 many people. This park charges per person, so the total grows with your group.
- Age. Kids 15 and under are free.
- How often you come. The park annual pass costs $45.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 6 or more parks that charge about $15 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- 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 Colonial National Historical Park?
$15 per person.
Is Colonial free for kids?
Yes. Kids 15 and under get in free.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Colonial?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Colonial?
No. Colonial 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.