Guadalupe Mountains costs $10 per person
Guadalupe Mountains National Park charges $10 per person, age 16 and older, good for 7 days. A Guadalupe Mountains annual pass costs $35. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park fees in 2026
| Per person, age 16 and older | $10, good for 7 days |
|---|---|
| Guadalupe Mountains 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. Some entrances take only cards, so bring one. Pay at the Pine Springs Visitor Center or at the self pay stations at the trailheads, by card. Sources: National Park Service, Guadalupe Mountains National Park fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other park fees in Texas
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Fort Davis National Historic Site | $20 per car |
|---|---|
| Padre Island National Seashore | $25 per car |
| Big Bend National Park | $30 per car |
What this price covers
What the park says: Entrance fees may be paid with a credit card at the Pine Springs Visitor Center (open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) or with a credit card at the self-pay stations located at any trailhead. At the trailhead fill out the appropriate information on the front of the green fee envelope, seal, remove the detachable stub and place on dash of vehicle. Deposit the green fee envelope at any trailhead pipe safe. Either a green fee entry stub, pass receipt, or a current pass must be displayed and visible in your vehicle for the duration of your visit in the park.
About the main pass: An entrance fee of $10 per person (16 years of age and older) is required; entrance fees/passes permit 1-7 consecutive days of use in this national park. Holders of the Annual, Senior, Military, 4th grade and Access Pass can bring in 3 adults free of charge under their pass. Any pass must be displayed in a vehicle while in the national park.
About the annual pass: This pass is valid for entrance into Guadalupe Mountains National Park for one year from the month of purchase. The pass admits up to four adults in a private vehicle and is non-transferable; visitors under 16 years of age are free. You can purchase this pass at the Pine Springs Visitor Center.
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.
- 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.
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 Guadalupe Mountains National Park?
$10 per person.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Guadalupe Mountains?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Guadalupe Mountains?
No. Guadalupe Mountains is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.
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