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Visiting National Parks with Annual Pass, is it worth it?

Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona
Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona
Discover if it is worth buying the Annual Pass to visit the national parks on your trip to the United States, with its characteristics and price

If in your trip to the west coast of the United States you are considering visit several national parks, you may be interested in purchasing the Annual Pass.

In this tourist pass that allows you to access them during the period of one year from when you buy it.

Most of the recommended parks to visit depend on the National Park Service, although there are other natural sites that are managed by another entity, and their access is not included in the Annual Pass.

This is the case, for example, of the natural areas of the Monument Valley o Antelope Canyon, which are part of the Navajo Nation Tribal Parks.

Price of the Annual Pass to visit parks in the United States

El Annual Pass price It's $80, and includes access to four adults in a car.

If you travel by motorcycle, the Annual Pass Includes access for two vehicles.

Is the Annual Pass worth buying?

Know if this is worth buying tourist pass, it is a matter of doing the math considering how many and which National Parks you plan to visit.

Delicate Arch at Arches @Adam Baker - Flickr
Delicate Arch at Arches @Adam Baker – Flickr

It will be worth purchasing it if it is worth purchasing this on your trip. tourist pass If on your trip you will visit three or more national parks included in Annual Pass.

United States national park ticket prices

In this regard, I remind you of the price of admission of the most notable national parks on the west coast, which includes a car and the people traveling in it:

Grand Canyon National Park: $ 30

Yellowstone national park: $ 30

Yosemite National Park: $ 30

Bryce Canyon National Park: $ 30

Zion National Park: 30 dollars

arches national park: 25 dollars

El Annual Pass You can purchase it directly at the ticket office of the first of the national parks that you are going to visit during your trip, although you can also make the purchase in advance online.

On its official website you can consult the general information about the Annual Pass of the national parks of the United States.

About the Author

José Luis Sarralde

Journalist and traveler throughout his life, José Luis Sarralde is the founder of Guías Viajar, where since 2008 he has been capturing his travel experiences around the world, specializing in cultural and scenic destinations in Spain and Europe.

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  • Hello,
    Does anyone know if on these dates, after COVID restrictions, you have to get the annual pass in advance? Or can you catch it at the first park you go to? Do you not have to make reservations?

    Thank you very much

    • Hello,

      I have a pass to the national parks of the United States. If you are interested please respond.

      Thank you

      Miguel Afonso

  • I plan to travel to the National Parks. Can someone tell me what to do when traveling with five people in a vehicle? I have read everywhere that the Annual Pass is valid for one vehicle and four people. I would appreciate your comments.

  • I am selling an annual pass for the natural parks of the United States. The validity is until September 2016, and the space for the first driver's signature is empty, so you can sign. The price is €40. If you are interested contact me at martukis@gmail.com

  • Hello everyone. I am from Valencia and I am selling an annual pass to visit all the natural parks in the United States for 40 euros. It is valid until September 24, 2016. My email is: colominma@hotmail.com

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