National Park · CA
Joshua Tree 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
Joshua Tree 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 | 7-day vehicle permit, admitting the passengers of a single, non-commercial vehicle on the day of purchase and for the next six days. |
| Motorcycle | All year | $25 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. |
| Per person (on foot, bike) | All year | $15 | 7-day entrance fee, per person on foot or bike. |
- America the Beautiful passes: accepted.
- NPS: “Visitors have multiple entrance fee and pass options depending on how they arrive and if they are part of a commercial tour group or not. The most common entrance fee is the Private Vehicle Pass, valid for 7 days. This covers the cost for anyone who is riding in the vehicle. In addition to the 7-day passes, the park also has an annual pass good for 1 year and honors federal interagency passes, including the America…”
Reservations and timed entry
NPS lists no timed entry or vehicle reservation for Joshua Tree. Campgrounds and some tours still book out: check the park page.
Plan a trip with Joshua TreeJoshua Tree 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.