Big Bend National Park

Entrance - Private Vehicle

Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less); valid for 7 days.

Entrance - Per Person

Admits one individual. Typically used for bicyclists and pedestrians; valid for 7 days.

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach

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).

Entrance - Non-commercial Groups

Organized groups such as Scouts, 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.

Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus

This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required. https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/management/cua.htm

Commercial Entrance - Sedan

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.

Entrance - Motorcycle

Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 1 private, non-commercial motorcycle with up to 2 total passengers.