Capitol Reef National Park Overview
Located in south-central Utah in the heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef National Park is a hidden treasure filled with cliffs, canyons, domes, and bridges in the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic monocline (a wrinkle on the earth) extending almost 100 miles.
Entrance Fees
| Entrance - Per Person - $10 |
| Admits one individual with no car. Typically used for bicyclists and pedestrians. |
| Commercial Entrance - Per Person - $10 |
| Guided Activities include all types of guided services, such as bike and motorcycle tours, hiking guides, photography classes, hiking shuttles, and road-based commercial tours with vehicles <16 capacity. Guided activity groups are charged the per person fee of $10.00 per client, excluding the trip leader or guide. If a client has an America the Beautiful Resident pass (annual, senior, access, etc.) it covers 4 people in the group. (Non-resident annual passes cover only the pass owner.) |
| Capitol Reef Entrance Fee - Bicycle and Pedestrian - $10 |
| The entrance fee for Capitol Reef National Park is paid into a self-serve tube at the beginning of the Scenic Drive, just past the campground. America the Beautiful Interagency passes cover this entrance fee. |
| Entrance - Motorcycle - $15 |
| Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. |
| Capitol Reef Entrance fee - Motorcycle - $15 |
| The entrance fee for Capitol Reef National Park is paid into a self-serve tube at the beginning of the Scenic Drive, just past the campground. The cost includes all on a single motorcycle. America the Beautiful Interagency passes cover this entrance fee. |
| Entrance - Private Vehicle - $20 |
| An entrance fee is charged per vehicle. |
| Capitol Reef Entrance fee - Private Vehicle - $20 |
| The entrance fee for Capitol Reef National Park is paid into a self-serve tube at the beginning of the Scenic Drive, just past the campground. The cost includes all in a private vehicle. America the Beautiful Interagency passes cover this entrance fee. |
| Commercial Entrance - Sedan - $30 |
| This fee is based on the seating capacity of the vehicle. A Commercial Use Authorization permit may be required. |
| Capitol Reef Entrance Fee - Commercial vehicles with a seating capacity of 1-6 seats - $30 |
| Buses and commercial vehicles are based on vehicle size/occupants. This fee can be paid at the visitor center. |
| Annual Entrance - Park - $35 |
| Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle or motorcycle and all its occupants or riders. |
| Capitol Reef Annual Pass - $35 |
| This pass covers the entrance fees to Capitol Reef National Park of the pass holder and occupants of a single, private non-commercial vehicle. It is valid for 365 days from the date of purchase. For information about other passes available see https://www.nps.gov/care/planyourvisit/fees.htm. |
| Commercial Entrance - Van - $40 |
| This fee is based on the seating capacity of the vehicle. A Commerical Use Authorization permit may be required. |
| Capitol Reef Entrance Fee - Commercial vehicles with a seating capacity of 7-25 seats - $40 |
| Buses and commercial vehicles are based on vehicle size/occupants. This fee can be paid at the visitor center. |
| Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus - $100 |
| Commercial Road-Based Tours are required to obtain a Commercial Use Authorization before visiting Capitol Reef National Park. When visiting the park, the tour must then pay the separate entrance fee at the visitor center (or through pay.gov). Vehicle capacity of 16 seats or greater: $100.00 entrance fee |
| Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach - $100 |
| Commercial Road-Based Tours are required to obtain a Commercial Use Authorization before visiting Capitol Reef National Park. When visiting the park, the tour must then pay the separate entrance fee at the visitor center (or through pay.gov). Vehicle capacity of 16 seats or greater: $100.00 entrance fee |
| Capitol Reef Entrance Fee - Commercial vehicles with a seating capacity of 26 seats or greater - $100 |
| Buses and commercial vehicles are based on vehicle size/occupants. This fee can be paid at the visitor center. |