Grand Teton National Park Entrance Fees and Passes (2026)

Where these numbers come from

Grand Teton admits a private vehicle for $35, a motorcycle for $30 and each person on foot, bicycle or skis for $20 (age 16 and over). The pass lasts seven days. Card payments are required, since the park does not take cash. Commercial operators pay by vehicle size: $25 plus $20 per person for a small sedan, $125 for a van, $200 for a mini-bus and $300 for a motor coach.

The Teton range sits directly south of Yellowstone, and many visitors combine the two. That is where the pass choice matters. Each park sells its own $70 annual pass that works only at that park. Buying both would cost $140, which is well above the $80 America the Beautiful pass. If you will enter both parks in the same year, skip the park-only passes and buy the national one.

Here is a worked example. You drive into Grand Teton for a three-day stay at $35, then continue north and enter Yellowstone for another $35. The total is $70, so the $80 pass costs $10 more on this trip alone. Add a Rocky Mountain visit later in the year at $35 and the gate-fee total reaches $105, making the pass the cheaper path by $25. Our park pass break-even calculator handles any mix.

Nonresident visitors now face a $100 fee per person aged 16 or older at Grand Teton, in addition to the regular fee. Three adults from abroad driving one rental car pay $35 plus $300, which is $335. The $250 nonresident America the Beautiful pass covers the holder plus three adults and the surcharge disappears. Children under 16 pay nothing extra.

Fee-free days in 2026 are Feb 16, May 25, Jun 14, Jul 3-5, Aug 25, Sep 17, Oct 27, Nov 11, limited to US citizens and residents. As of 2026-09-30, only October 27 and November 11 are still ahead. Late-season visits are quieter, yet some facilities may have closed by then. The fee page lists no entry reservation system, and the park takes cards only. Late-season weather can also change which roads and lodges are open. Use the entrance fee finder to compare costs with other parks.

Sources

• NPS Grand Teton fees and passes
• NPS nonresident fees
• NPS America the Beautiful passes

Figures checked on September 30, 2026.

This page is general information, not legal, insurance or travel-agent advice. Fees, rules and limits change, so confirm the figures with the official sources listed above before you book or travel.