Fees & Passes

Mount Rainier National Park's entrance policies and fee structures for 2025 offer a comprehensive range of options catering to various visitor needs, ensuring that your adventure in this majestic landscape is as seamless as possible. Understanding these details is crucial for planning a visit to this iconic park, celebrated for its stunning vistas, diverse ecosystems, and the awe-inspiring presence of Mount Rainier itself. Entrance Pass Requirements All visitors to Mount Rainier National Park must have an entrance pass. The options available include: America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series: This pass series is ideal for those planning to visit multiple federal recreation sites within a year. Priced between FREE and $80, these passes cover entrance fees at National Park Service and US Fish & Wildlife Service sites, as well as standard amenity fees at lands managed by other federal agencies. Standard Entrance Pass: For those visiting only Mount Rainier, entrance fees range from $15 to $30. The park guarantees that entrances will be staffed during daylight hours for purchasing passes. Annual Entrance - Park Pass: Priced at $55, this pass offers unlimited entry for one year to the pass owner and passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle. It's an excellent option for those who frequent Mount Rainier National Park specifically. Fee-free Days in 2025 Mount Rainier National Park has designated fee-free days, providing a wonderful opportunity for visitors to experience the park without the entrance fee. These dates include: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 15) First Day of National Park Week (April 20) Juneteenth (June 19) The Great American Outdoors Act anniversary (August 4) National Public Lands Day (September 28) Veterans Day (November 11) Cashless Payments The park has transitioned to cashless payments for all fees, enhancing the efficiency and safety of transactions. Accepted payment methods include most credit cards and digital forms of payment. For visitors preferring to use cash, passes can be purchased in advance at specified locations outside the park. Annual and Interagency Passes The park offers various annual and interagency passes, including the Annual Pass, Military Passes (Annual and Lifetime), Fourth Grade Pass, Senior Pass (Annual and Lifetime), Access Pass, and Volunteer Pass. These passes cater to a wide audience, including military members, seniors, students, and volunteers, offering both annual and lifetime options. Other Fees and Permits Mount Rainier also requires fees and permits for camping, special use, wilderness reservations, climbing, and scientific research. Groups from qualified educational institutions may be eligible for a fee waiver for educational purposes.