Olympic National Park entrance fees are simple once you see them side by side: a weekly pass for your car, motorcycle or yourself on foot, a park annual pass, or one of the national America the Beautiful passes. This guide lists the prices as of October 2026, straight from the National Park Service. Fees change, so check the park’s official fees page before you go.
Quick answer
How much does it cost to enter Olympic National Park?
As of October 2026, Olympic National Park charges $30 per private vehicle, $25 per motorcycle and $15 per person on foot or bike, each valid for seven days. Visitors 15 and under enter free. A park annual pass costs $55, and the America the Beautiful pass for US residents costs $80.
- Private vehicle: $30 for seven consecutive days
- Olympic National Park Annual Pass: $55
- The park does not accept cash
- Ten fee-free days in 2026 for US citizens and residents
Olympic National Park entrance fees at a glance
Every standard entrance pass is good for seven consecutive days, so one payment covers a long weekend or a full week of exploring. The vehicle pass covers everyone inside a private vehicle with a capacity of 15 passengers or fewer.
Seven day entrance passes compared
| Pass | Price | Who it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Private vehicle | $30 | All occupants of a vehicle seating 15 or fewer |
| Motorcycle | $25 | Up to 2 motorcycles with up to 4 riders in all |
| Per person | $15 | Hikers, cyclists and walkers without a vehicle |
| Ages 15 and under | Free | Children and young teens |
Commercial groups pay separate rates: $75 for a van with 7 to 15 seats, $100 for a mini bus with 16 to 25 seats and $200 for a motor coach with 26 or more.
Olympic National Park pass or America the Beautiful pass?
If you visit more than once a year, an annual pass quickly pays for itself. The Olympic National Park Annual Pass costs $55 and is good for one year from the month you buy it, for US citizens and residents. It covers this park only.
The America the Beautiful pass covers entrance at national parks and other federal recreation lands across the country. The resident annual pass costs $80, so it makes sense if you plan to visit another national park or federal fee area during the year.
Annual and lifetime passes compared
| Pass | Price | Who can get it |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic National Park Annual | $55 | US citizens and residents |
| America the Beautiful Resident Annual | $80 | US citizens and residents |
| America the Beautiful Non-Resident Annual | $250 | Visitors who are not US residents |
| Senior Annual | $20 | US citizens and residents 62 and over |
| Senior Lifetime | $80 | US citizens and residents 62 and over |
| Military Annual | Free | Current US military and dependents |
| Military Lifetime | Free | Gold Star Family members and veterans |
| Access Pass | Free | US citizens and residents with a permanent disability |
| 4th Grade Pass | Free | US fourth graders |
| Volunteer Pass | Free | Federal volunteers with 250 service hours |
All of these passes are non-refundable and non-transferable, and they cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Bring photo ID, because staff may ask to see it with your pass.
Earning a pass as a volunteer
The free Volunteer Pass goes to people who log 250 hours of service at federal recreation sites. We have written a full guide to the America the Beautiful Volunteer Pass at Olympic National Park, including how hours are recorded and what the pass covers.
Free entrance days in 2026
On fee-free days, national parks that charge entrance fees waive them. For 2026 the National Park Service fee-free days page says free entrance applies to US citizens and residents only. Other fees, such as reservation fees, may still apply.
- February 16 (Presidents Day)
- May 25 (Memorial Day) and June 14 (Flag Day)
- July 3 to 5 (Independence Day weekend)
- August 25 (the National Park Service’s 110th birthday)
- September 17 (Constitution Day), October 27 (Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday) and November 11 (Veterans Day)
Free days can be busy, so arrive early. Our season by season guide to the best time to visit Olympic National Park can help you pick quieter dates.
Visiting from outside the United States
Since 2026, nonresident visitors age 16 and older pay an extra $100 per person at 11 national parks. Olympic is not on that list, so visitors from abroad pay the same seven day fees shown above. If you plan to tour several parks, the $250 Non-Resident Annual Pass covers entrance fees and those extra charges.
Where and how to pay
Olympic National Park does not accept cash, so bring a card. You can buy a seven day or park annual pass at park visitor centers and entrance stations, or pay online at Recreation.gov before you arrive.
America the Beautiful passes have three routes. Buying in person at one of more than 1,000 federal sites is the park’s recommended option. You can also order by mail from the USGS Online Store, allowing up to three weeks, or get a digital pass through Recreation.gov.
Fees your entrance pass does not cover
An entrance pass gets you into the park, but some services cost extra. Campground fees run $15 to $24 per night depending on the site and season. Overnight wilderness trips cost $8 per person per night plus a $6 permit fee, and our guide to Olympic National Park wilderness permits explains how that works. The RV dump stations at Fairholme, Kalaloch, Mora and Sol Duc charge $10 per use.
Schools and educational groups can apply for an academic fee waiver at least two weeks before their trip.
How Friends of Olympic National Park helps
We are Friends of Olympic National Park (FONP), a volunteer-led friends group based in Port Angeles. We do not set or collect park fees, but we help in other ways: beach cleanups in Olympic National Park, trail work and visitor center cleanups. Start your trip at the Port Angeles visitor center with our Olympic National Park visitor center guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the entrance fee for Olympic National Park?
As of October 2026, a private vehicle pass costs $30, a motorcycle pass $25 and a per person pass $15. Each is valid for seven consecutive days, and visitors 15 and under are free.
Does Olympic National Park accept cash?
No. The park does not accept cash, so pay by card at a visitor center or entrance station, or pay online at Recreation.gov before you arrive.
Is the America the Beautiful pass accepted at Olympic National Park?
Yes. America the Beautiful passes cover entrance at Olympic National Park and other federal recreation lands. The resident annual pass costs $80 as of October 2026.
What are the free entrance days for national parks in 2026?
February 16, May 25, June 14, July 3 to 5, August 25, September 17, October 27 and November 11. Free entrance applies to US citizens and residents only.
Do international visitors pay more at Olympic National Park?
Not at Olympic. The extra $100 nonresident fee applies at 11 other national parks. Olympic is not one of them, though the America the Beautiful Non-Resident Annual Pass costs $250.
Love the park? Become a member of Friends of Olympic National Park and help us care for it, or browse our volunteer opportunities.
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