Denali costs $15 per person
Denali National Park charges $15 per person, age 16 and older, good for 7 days. There is no separate car fee, so a car of 4 adults pays $60. Kids 15 and under get in free. A Denali annual pass costs $45. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Denali National Park and Preserve fees in 2026
| Per person on foot or bike | $15, good for 7 days |
|---|---|
| Denali 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. This park is cashless, so bring a card. The $45 Denali annual pass covers up to 4 adults. Sources: National Park Service, Denali National Park and Preserve fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Entrance fees at popular national parks
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Yellowstone National Park | $35 per car |
|---|---|
| Grand Canyon National Park | $35 per car |
| Zion National Park | $35 per car |
| Yosemite National Park | $35 per car |
| Glacier National Park | $35 per car |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | $35 per car |
What this price covers
What the park says: Denali charges an entrance fee year-round. Youth age 15 or younger are free. The America the Beautiful, The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series (Interagency Passes) are accepted.
About the main pass: Denali charges an entrance fee year-round. Youth age 15 or younger are free. For people age 16 or older, the $15 entrance fee provides a 7-day entrance permit. Be prepared to show your receipt or pass (digital or physical) if requested by park staff.
About the annual pass: The Denali Annual Pass covers up to four adults. You may purchase it online or in person at the park.
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.
- 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 Denali National Park & Preserve?
$15 per person.
Is Denali free for kids?
Yes. Kids 15 and under get in free.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Denali?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Denali?
No. Denali is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.