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The United States National Park System protects 63 flagship National Parks and more than 425 federal sites spanning mile-deep desert canyons, giant sequoia groves, active geothermal basins, and subtropical coral reefs.
A single $80 America the Beautiful Interagency Annual Pass covers entrance fees for your entire vehicle (or up to 4 adults at per-person sites) for 12 full months.
Flagship National Parks & Gateway Hubs
Arizona & Utah (Grand Circle)
Grand Canyon South Rim, Sedona, Zion & Bryce Canyon
Pair Arizona's mile-deep Colorado River gorge and Sedona's red rocks with Utah's Mighty 5 sandstone canyons.
Wyoming & Montana
Yellowstone Geysers, Lamar Valley & Grand Teton Peaks
Marvel at Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, wild bison herds, and the 13,775-foot Teton Range.
California
Yosemite Valley, Muir Woods Redwoods & Big Sur
Combine San Francisco Bay with El Capitan, Half Dome, and ancient coastal redwoods.
Florida & Hawaii
Everglades, Dry Tortugas & Haleakalā Volcano
Explore subtropical wetlands and coral keys in South Florida or climb 10,023-foot volcanic craters on Maui.
Practical tips
- Use our $80 National Parks Pass Calculator to add up per-park vehicle fees ($30–$35 each) for your itinerary.
- Check Recreation.gov 60–120 days ahead for peak-season timed entry permits at Arches, Rocky Mountain, Glacier, and Haleakalā sunrise.
Official sources & further reading
Rules, prices and schedules change. Confirm details here before you travel: