America the Beautiful $80 National Parks Pass & Timed-Entry Guide

Last reviewed: October 25, 2026 · Prices in US Dollars ($ USD) are approximate and for orientation only.

How the $80 America the Beautiful Pass Works (3-Park Break-Even)

Most flagship U.S. National Parks—including Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Joshua Tree, and Rocky Mountain—charge $35 per private vehicle (valid 7 days). The $80 America the Beautiful Interagency Annual Pass covers entrance fees for the passholder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at 2,000+ NPS, USFS, and BLM sites for 12 full months. Visiting just 3 parks ($105单独) already saves $25.

What the $80 Pass Covers—and What It Does Not

The pass covers federal National Park Service entrance fees (e.g., Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Arches, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Everglades, Acadia, Olympic). It does NOT cover Native American tribal parks (Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Antelope Canyon guided tours), state parks (Dead Horse Point, Valley of Fire, Diamond Head), or $1–$2 Recreation.gov timed-entry reservation fees.

Parks Requiring Recreation.gov Timed-Entry or Shuttle Permits

Even with an $80 pass, check Recreation.gov 60 to 120 days ahead for peak-season vehicle timed entry at Arches (Apr–Oct), Rocky Mountain (May–Oct), Glacier's Going-to-the-Sun Road (summer), Yosemite peak dates, Muir Woods parking/shuttle, Haleakalā sunrise ($1 permit 60 days out), and Angels Landing hiking permits in Zion.

Key Takeaways & US Travel Tips

• Verify current entry rules on official U.S. government portals (esta.cbp.dhs.gov, nps.gov, recreation.gov).
• Use our interactive US Sales Tax & Tipping Calculator ($), National Parks Pass Calculator ($80), and Amtrak Rail Calculator.
• Save offline maps and our printable American English & Dietary Allergy Show-Cards before departure.