Standard Entrance Pass
$15.00–$30.00
All vehicles entering Big Bend National Park are subject to an entrance fee.No cash is accepted; credit/debit card only. No refunds are given due to inclement weather.You can pay your entrance pass when you arrive at the park. There are no reservations required for entering Big Bend National Park.
Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less); valid for 7 days.
In-person Purchase Locations
Panther Junction Visitor Center
Credit/Debit Only
Chisos Basin Visitor Center
Credit/Debit Only
Maverick Entrance Station
Credit/Debit Only
Persimmon Gap Entrance Station
Credit/Debit Only
Admits one non-commercial motorcycle; valid for 7 days.
Admits one individual. Typically used for bicyclists and pedestrians; valid for 7 days.
For Organizations & Businesses
Groups entering the park for education purposed are encouraged to check the academic fee waiver page for application and qualification information.
Companies conducting business in the park are required to obtain a commercial use authorization. The only exception is companies travelling in a 26-person capacity or greater vehicle; such vehicles are charged a flat fee of $200 (commercial use authorization not required).
Organized groups such as Scouts, youth groups, churches, reunions, clubs, etc. that do not qualify for an academic fee waiver are charged as follows:$30 per non-commercial vehicle with a capacity of 15 or less.$15 per person traveling in a non-commercial vehicle with a capacity of 16 or more. Fees will not exceed the commercial rate for the same sized vehicle. Youth 15 and younger are free. Individuals or families with a valid annual or lifetime pass may use their pass for themselves and up to 3 others.
This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required.
These fees are charged only to commercial organizations, such as tour companies. This fee is determined by the seating capacity of the vehicle. For sedan with 1 to 6 seats, the fee is $30 + $15 per client.This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required.
Annual Entrance - Park
$55.00
Big Bend National Park Annual PassCovers entrance fees to Big Bend National Park. Pass is available at Big Bend National Park entrance stations or any visitor center. Good for one year from purchase date. Pass is non-transferable.
In-person Purchase Locations
Maverick Entrance Station
Credit/Debit Only
Persimmon Gap Entrance Station
Credit/Debit Only
Chisos Basin Visitor Center
Credit/Debit Only
Panther Junction Visitor Center
Credit/Debit Only
