Should You Purchase a National Park Pass for Your Stay in Kanab Hotels?

Staying in Kanab hotels like Canyons Lodge is a great way to explore some of Southern Utah’s incredible outdoor destinations. 

Kanab, Utah is centrally located to many of the region’s most popular national parks. Both Bryce Canyon National Park and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon are just an hour and a half from the resort. Zion National Park is even closer, located just an hour away. If you’re up for a longer day trip, you can even drive to and from Capitol Reef National Park.

Visiting each of these national parks is a great way to plan an exciting vacation at hotels in Kanab Utah. But it also means paying entrance fees at each of these parks. 

Entrance Fees for National Parks Close to Kanab Hotels

There are a handful of national parks that you can visit during a day trip from Kanab hotels. Like most national parks, each of these charges an entrance fee.

If you don’t have a national park pass or any discounts, you’ll pay the following fees to get into each of these national parks:

• Grand Canyon National Park (North Rim): $35 per vehicle

• Bryce Canyon National Park: $35 per vehicle

• Zion National Park: $35 per vehicle

• Capitol Reef National Park: $20 per vehicle

Each of these entrance fees get you access to the park for seven consecutive days. But it can only be used at that national park. If you were to visit all four national parks during your visit to hotels in Kanab, you would pay $125.

Should You Purchase a National Park Pass for Your Stay in Kanab Hotels?

If you plan to visit three or more of the above national parks during your stay in Kanab Utah lodging, or if you think that you’ll visit other national parks in the course of a year, you can save money by purchasing a national park pass.

For just $80, the America the Beautiful Pass gives up to 2 cardholders access to any federal recreation site that charges an entrance fee. If you’re driving, the card allows up to 4 individuals in the same vehicle to enter the park or site, free of charge, as many times as they’d like.

This pass won’t just get you access to national parks or other properties managed by the National Park Service either. Instead, the pass allows access to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites, including those managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

This pass is available to anyone, whether they are citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or not. This means that tourists visiting from other countries can use the pass to save some money if they plan to visit multiple parks and sites during their stay.

Other Annual Passes

Besides the America the Beautiful Annual Pass, there are also several other pass options available, though each carries specific requirements.

U.S. Military members

The Annual Pass for U.S. Military members and their families offers the same benefits as the America the Beautiful Pass but is free of charge. It is available to current military members in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and National Guard and Reserves, as well as their dependents.

Federal Volunteers

Individuals who volunteer with any federal agencies that participate in the America the Beautiful Pass and who clock at least 250 service hours can get an annual pass free of charge.

U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents with Disabilities

The Access Pass is available to any U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. To get this pass, you will need to provide documentation of the permanent disability, as well as of residence or citizenship. Besides entry into parks and other sites, this pass also provides a 50 percent discount on some fees in the parks, like those for swimming, boat launches, or interpretive services.

Seniors

Americans or permanent residents age 62 or older can purchase an annual pass for $20 or a lifetime pass for $80. This pass also provides a 50 percent discount on some fees in the parks, like camping, swimming, or boat launches.

Fourth-Grade Students and Their Families

Finally, any fourth-grade students or home-school or free-choice learners that are 10 years of age can get an annual pass for free by visiting the Every Kid Outdoors website and getting a paper pass. They can then exchange the paper pass for an Annual Pass at any location where interagency America the Beautiful Passes are sold.

Is the Pass Worth It for Your Stay in Kanab Hotels?

If you plan to visit three or more national parks during your stay in Kanab hotels, or if you’ll visit other national parks in the next year, a national park pass can save you money during your next trip.