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Death Valley entrance and reservations
Checked Oct 26, 2026 · Source: NPS + NOAA
Death Valley charges $30 per private vehicle, per the NPS (checked Oct 26, 2026). 1 campground here take reservations. One fee covers everyone in the car, so a party of four pays $7.50 each. The $80 America the Beautiful annual pass pays off after 3 visits at this fee.
Entrance fees
| Fee | Cost | Notes from NPS |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $30 | All visitors, including Non-US residents, may purchase and utilize this entrance fee. Purchasing this entrance fee allows all persons traveling in one single private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van/RV/aircraft) to leave and re-enter the park as many times as they wish… |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $25 | All visitors, including Non-US residents, may purchase and utilize this entrance fee. Purchasing this entrance fee allows all persons traveling on 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles to leave and re-enter the park as many times as they wish during the 7-day period from the… |
| Entrance - Per Person | $15 | All visitors, including Non-US residents, may purchase and utilize this entrance fee. Purchasing this entrance fee allows a single individual traveling on foot or individuals traveling on one bicycle to leave and re-enter the park as many times as they wish during the 7-day… |
| Entrance - Non-commercial Groups | $15 | Non-commercial Groups (e.g., Scout groups, church groups, etc.) entering in a vehicle with a capacity of 16 persons or more are charged per-person for each person on board, not to exceed $200. |
| Entrance - Education/Academic Groups | $0 | National Park Service regulations allow school groups and other approved national and international academic institutions to obtain a waiver of Park entrance fees, provided that visit is for educational or scientific purposes, and the resources or facilities that the group… |
Source: nps.gov fees for Death Valley via the NPS API, checked Oct 26, 2026. Fees change; confirm before you go.
Other fees the NPS lists
| Fee | Cost | Notes from NPS |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Entrance - Per Person | $15 | 1 - 15 Passenger Vehicle: $15 per person. In addition to the entrance fees listed below, additional permits are required for commercial groups, special park uses (weddings, memorialization, group events, etc.), commercial film and photography, research, and more. |
| Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus | $100 | 16 - 25 Passenger Vehicle: $100 In addition to the entrance fees listed below, additional permits are required for commercial groups, special park uses (weddings, memorialization, group events, etc.), commercial film and photography, research, and more. |
| Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach | $200 | 26 + Passenger Vehicle: $200 In addition to the entrance fees listed below, additional permits are required for commercial groups, special park uses (weddings, memorialization, group events, etc.), commercial film and photography, research, and more. |
Pass math
- The $80 America the Beautiful Resident Annual Pass equals 3 visits at $30 per vehicle, here or at any other fee site.
- Seniors 62+ pay $20 for an annual pass or $80 for lifetime.
- Death Valley also lists: Annual Entrance - Park, $55.
Source: nps.gov passes, checked Oct 26, 2026, and NPS fees above.
Reservation and permit signals
Campgrounds that take reservations
- Furnace Creek Campground, 136 reservable of 136 sites
Source: NPS API alerts (checked Oct 26, 2026) and campgrounds (checked Oct 26, 2026). Booking windows and rules change; use the NPS link before you pay anyone.
Hours and access
The park is open daily all year.
Source: NPS API operating hours, checked Oct 26, 2026.
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