National Park · CA, NV
Death Valley 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
Death Valley 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 | All visitors, including Non-US residents, may purchase and utilize this entrance fee. Purchasing this entrance fee allows all persons traveling in one single private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van/RV/aircraft) to leave and re-enter the park as many times as they wish during the 7-day period from the date of purchase. |
| Motorcycle | All year | $25 | All visitors, including Non-US residents, may purchase and utilize this entrance fee. Purchasing this entrance fee allows all persons traveling on 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles to leave and re-enter the park as many times as they wish during the 7-day period from the date of purchase. |
| Per person (on foot, bike) | All year | $15 | All visitors, including Non-US residents, may purchase and utilize this entrance fee. Purchasing this entrance fee allows a single individual traveling on foot or individuals traveling on one bicycle to leave and re-enter the park as many times as they wish during the 7-day period from the date of purchase. |
- America the Beautiful passes: accepted.
- Cashless park: cards and mobile payments only.
Reservations and timed entry
NPS lists no timed entry or vehicle reservation for Death Valley. Campgrounds and some tours still book out: check the park page.
Plan a trip with Death ValleyDeath Valley 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.