Isle Royale costs $7 per person a day
Isle Royale National Park charges $7 per person for each day you are in the park, from April 16 to October 31. You get there by boat or seaplane, so there is no car fee. Kids 15 and under get in free. A season annual pass costs $60. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Isle Royale National Park fees in 2026
| Per person on foot or bike (Apr 16 to Oct 31) | $7 per day |
|---|---|
| Isle Royale season pass | $60 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| 1 adult, 4 day trip | $28 |
|---|---|
| 2 adults, 4 day trip | $56 |
| 2 adults, 5 day trip | $70 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. This park is cashless, so bring a card. The $60 season pass covers the pass holder and up to 3 more adults. Visiting park headquarters in Houghton, Michigan is free. Sources: National Park Service, Isle Royale National Park 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: Daily Entrance Fees: $7 per person per day to enter or remain in the park. Children 15 and younger are exempt.
About the main pass: $7 per person per day to enter or remain in Isle Royale National Park. Children 15 and younger are exempt. Visiting Park Headquarters in Houghton, MI does not require a fee.
About the annual pass: Isle Royale Season Pass: $60 valid from April 16 through October 31 of the year indicated. Pass covers fees for the pass holder and up to three adults traveling with the pass holder (four total).
Which pass is best for you? Each day in the park costs $7 per person. The season pass costs $60 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 season pass costs $60.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 12 or more parks that charge about $7 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 Isle Royale National Park?
$7 per person per day.
Is Isle Royale free for kids?
Yes. Kids 15 and under get in free.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Isle Royale?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Isle Royale?
No. Isle Royale is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.