Fees & Passes

An entrance fee is required for the park.

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Fees & Passes Details

To ensure a smooth visit to Shenandoah National Park, it's important to have the necessary entrance pass. Here are the details: Entrance Passes: America the Beautiful Annual Pass: This pass grants access to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the United States, including Shenandoah National Park. It costs $80.00 and is valid for one year. Interagency Passes: These passes cover entrance fees at various federal recreation sites. The prices vary depending on the type of pass. Standard Entrance Pass: Private Vehicle: $30.00 Motorcycle: $25.00 Per Person: $15.00 For Organizations & Businesses: Annual Entrance - Park Pass: Cost: $55.00 Provides unlimited entry for one year to the pass holder and passengers in the same vehicle (not to exceed 4 total adults). Children under 16 are admitted for free and are not included in this total. Fee-free Days in 2025: On specific days, entrance passes are not required. These days include Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, First Day of National Park Week, Juneteenth, The Great American Outdoors Act, National Public Lands Day, and Veterans Day. Additionally, from March 1 to November 30, visitors intending to use trails in the Old Rag Area (Saddle, Ridge, and Ridge Access trails) must obtain an Old Rag day-use ticket in advance, along with an entrance pass.

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