National Park · TX
Big Bend National Park: entrance fees 2026
Car, 7 days
$30
everyone inside
Per person, 7 days
$15
on foot or by bike
Nonresident fee
None
not one of the 11 parks
Big Bend annual pass
$55
this park only
What a visit costs your group
| Group, summer 2026 | At the gate | Cheapest with a pass | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-resident couple, by car | $30 | $80 | Add parks |
| Nonresident couple, by car | $30 | $250 | Add parks |
| Nonresident family (2 adults, 2 kids), by car | $30 | $250 | Add parks |
| Two nonresident adults, on foot or shuttle | $30 | $250 | Add parks |
No nonresident fee here: visitors from abroad pay the same as US residents. The $250 pass is only worth it if the trip includes several paid parks or one of the 11 surcharge parks.
All entrance fees listed by NPS
| Type | Season | Price | NPS description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private vehicle | All year | $30 | Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less); valid for 7 days. |
| Motorcycle | All year | $25 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 1 private, non-commercial motorcycle with up to 2 total passengers. |
| Per person (on foot, bike) | All year | $15 | Admits one individual. Typically used for bicyclists and pedestrians; valid for 7 days. |
- America the Beautiful passes: accepted.
- Cashless park: cards and mobile payments only.
- NPS: “All vehicles entering Big Bend National Park are subject to an entrance fee. No cash is accepted; credit/debit card only. No refunds are given due to inclement weather. You can pay your entrance pass when you arrive at the park. There are no reservations required for entering Big Bend National Park.”
Reservations and timed entry
NPS lists no timed entry or vehicle reservation for Big Bend. Campgrounds and some tours still book out: check the park page.
Plan a trip with Big BendBig Bend on nps.gov
Updated . Fees retrieved from the National Park Service API on . Independent site, not affiliated with the National Park Service. Fees are set by NPS and can change; the park’s own page prevails.