Florissant Fossil Beds costs $10 per person
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument charges $10 per person, age 16 and older, good for 7 days. Kids 15 and under get in free. A Florissant Fossil Beds annual pass costs $35. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument fees in 2026
| Per person, age 16 and older | $10, good for 7 days |
|---|---|
| Florissant Fossil Beds annual pass | $35 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| 2 adults | $20 |
|---|---|
| 4 adults | $40 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. This park is cashless, so bring a card. The fee covers every part of the monument, including trails, the visitor center and the Hornbek Homestead. Sources: National Park Service, Florissant Fossil Beds 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.
| Hovenweep National Monument | $20 per car |
|---|---|
| Colorado National Monument | $25 per car |
| 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
What the park says: Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument charges an entrance fee for each individual age 16 and up. Children ages 15 or under are admitted free. Fee covers entrance to all areas of the Monument including visitor center exhibits, film, outdoor exhibit area, hiking trails, picnic areas, Hornbek Homestead, self-guided tours, and ranger programs.
About the main pass: $10 per adult (age 16 or older). Admission is good for 7 days. Children ages 15 or under are admitted free. Fee covers entrance to all areas of the park including visitor center exhibits, film, outdoor exhibit area, hiking trails, picnic areas, Hornbek Homestead, self-guided tours, and ranger programs. Pay ahead of your visit at https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/2683.
About the annual pass: Valid for one year. Covers entrance fees for card-holder and up to 3 other adults in your party. Children ages 15 or under are admitted free. Accepted only at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $10 for each person in your group. 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 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 $35.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 8 or more parks that charge about $10 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 Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument?
$10 per person.
Is Florissant Fossil Beds free for kids?
Yes. Kids 15 and under get in free.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Florissant Fossil Beds?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Florissant Fossil Beds?
No. Florissant Fossil Beds is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.
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