Whiskeytown costs $25 per car
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area charges $25 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 $20. Kids 15 and under get in free. The Volcanic Legacy annual pass (Whiskeytown, Lassen, Crater Lake, Lava Beds) costs $55. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area fees in 2026
| Private vehicle, everyone inside | $25, good for 7 days |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle | $20, good for 7 days |
| Per person on foot or bike | $15, good for 7 days |
| Volcanic Legacy annual pass (Whiskeytown, Lassen, Crater Lake, Lava Beds) | $55 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| Family of 4 in one car, 7 days | $25 |
|---|---|
| 2 adults hiking or biking in | $30 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. The $55 annual pass also works at Lassen Volcanic, Crater Lake and Lava Beds. Sources: National Park Service, Whiskeytown 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 California
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Cabrillo National Monument | $20 per car |
|---|---|
| Lava Beds National Monument | $25 per car |
| Muir Woods National Monument | $15 per person |
| Death Valley National Park | $30 per car |
| Joshua Tree National Park | $30 per car |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | $30 per car |
| Pinnacles National Park | $30 per car |
| Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks | $35 per car |
What this price covers
About the main pass: Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15-passenger capacity or less) and all occupants. Good for 7 days at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area only.
About the annual pass: Valid at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Crater Lake National Park, and Lava Beds National Monument for twelve months from the date of purchase, for unlimited visits to all four parks. It admits the pass holder and any accompanying persons in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle, or the pass holder and 3 others when entry is by other means (bicycle and foot). This pass covers entrance fees only and is not refundable and/or transferable.
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $25 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 $25 for everyone inside. Walkers and cyclists pay $15 each.
- Age. Kids 15 and under are free.
- How often you come. The park annual pass costs $55.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 4 or more parks that charge about $25 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- Coming back to Whiskeytown? The $55 annual pass pays off on your third visit in 12 months.
- 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 Whiskeytown National Recreation Area?
$25 per car, good for 7 days.
Is Whiskeytown free for kids?
Yes. Kids 15 and under get in free.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Whiskeytown?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Whiskeytown?
No. Whiskeytown is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.
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