Colorado National Monument costs $25 per car
Colorado National Monument charges $25 for a private car. The pass covers everyone in the car and is good for 7 days. People on foot or bike pay $15 each, and motorcycles pay $20. A Colorado National Monument annual pass costs $45. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Colorado National Monument fees in 2026
| Private vehicle, everyone inside | $25, good for 7 days |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle | $20, good for 7 days |
| Per person on foot or bike | $15, good for 7 days |
| Colorado National Monument annual pass | $45 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| Family of 4 in one car, 7 days | $25 |
|---|---|
| 2 adults hiking or biking in | $30 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. Sources: National Park Service, Colorado National Monument fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other park fees in Colorado
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Dinosaur National Monument | $25 per car |
|---|---|
| Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park | $30 per car |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve | $25 per car |
| Mesa Verde National Park | $30 per car |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | $35 per car |
What this price covers
About the main pass: $25 for a private vehicle. Unlimited entry for one vehicle and all its passengers for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase. Private vehicle must be non-commercial and with a seating capacity of 15 or less.
About the annual pass: Annual Pass for Colorado National Monument, valid for one year from month of purchase.
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $25 for your whole car. 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 you arrive. One car pays $25 for everyone inside. Walkers and cyclists pay $15 each.
- How often you come. The park annual pass costs $45.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 4 or more parks that charge about $25 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- Coming back to Colorado National Monument? The $45 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 Colorado National Monument?
$25 per car, good for 7 days.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Colorado National Monument?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Colorado National Monument?
No. Colorado National Monument is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.