Glen Canyon costs $30 per car
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area charges $30 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 $25. A Glen Canyon annual pass costs $55. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area fees in 2026
| Private vehicle, everyone inside | $30, good for 7 days |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle | $25, good for 7 days |
| Per person on foot or bike | $15, good for 7 days |
| Glen Canyon annual pass | $55 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| Family of 4 in one car, 7 days | $30 |
|---|---|
| 2 adults hiking or biking in | $30 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. This park is cashless, so bring a card. The Horseshoe Bend parking lot is run by the City of Page, so park passes do not work there. Boats pay a separate lake fee. Sources: National Park Service, Glen Canyon 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 Arizona and Utah
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Cedar Breaks National Monument | $25 per car |
|---|---|
| Dinosaur National Monument | $25 per car |
| Lake Mead National Recreation Area | $25 per car |
| Montezuma Castle National Monument | $10 per person |
| Natural Bridges National Monument | $20 per car |
| Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument | $25 per car |
| Arches National Park | $30 per car |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | $35 per car |
What this price covers
What the park says: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area currently charges $30 per week per passenger vehicle and an expanded amenity fee for motorized vessels. While Horseshoe Bend Overlook is located in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, the parking lot is located in the City of Page. They do not accept America the Beautiful or Glen Canyon passes for parking.
About the main pass: Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers.
About the annual pass: Annual pass is a card signed for and held by the owner. Allows unlimited entry for cardholder and everyone in that person's private vehicle to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area for 12 months from date of purchase.
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $30 for your whole car. The park annual pass costs $55 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 $30 for everyone inside. Walkers and cyclists pay $15 each.
- How often you come. The park annual pass costs $55.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 3 or more parks that charge about $30 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- Coming back to Glen Canyon? The $55 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.
- 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 Glen Canyon National Recreation Area?
$30 per car, good for 7 days.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Glen Canyon?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Glen Canyon?
No. Glen Canyon is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.