Shenandoah National Park Overview
Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. With over 200,000 acres of protected lands that are haven to deer, songbirds, and black bear, there's so much to explore...and your journey begins right here!
Entrance Fees
| Entrance - Education/Academic Groups - $0 |
| National Park Service regulations allow school groups and other approved national and international academic institutions to obtain a waiver of Park entrance fees, provided that visit is for educational or scientific purposes, and the resources or facilities that the group intends to use, support those purposes. Request an academic fee waiver through the education section of our website. |
| Commercial Entrance - Per Person - $10 |
| This fee is for commercial use between 1-6 passengers (sedan). The total cost is calculated: $25 for the vehicle + $10 per passenger. |
| Shenandoah Entrance Fee - Individual Person - $15 |
| The fee for walk-up or bicycling visitors, when 16 years of age or older (children under 16 are admitted for free). Includes entering the Park by all means other than a private, non-commercial vehicle. A family traveling together shall pay no more than the vehicle fee. |
| Entrance - Non-commercial Groups - $15 |
| Fee is calculated per person for anyone 16 years of age or older (children under 16 are admitted for free). Groups will not be charged more than the equivalent commercial group fee. |
| Entrance - Per Person - $15 |
| Entry for walk-up or bicycling visitors, when 16 years of age or older (children under 16 are admitted for free). Includes entering the Park by all means other than a private, non-commercial vehicle. A family traveling together shall pay no more than the vehicle fee. |
| Entrance - Motorcycle - $25 |
| Entry for one motorcycle and one passenger for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase. |
| Commercial Entrance - Sedan - $25 |
| The total cost is calculated: $25 + $10 per passenger. |
| Shenandoah Entrance Fee - Commercial Tour (1-6 Passengers) - $25 |
| The total cost is calculated: $25 + $10 per passenger |
| Shenandoah Entrance Fee - Single Motorcycle - $25 |
| Covers entry for one motorcycle and one passenger for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase. |
| Entrance - Private Vehicle - $30 |
| Unlimited entry for one vehicle and all passengers for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase. Admits the pass holder and occupants of a single, private non-commercial vehicle. |
| Shenandoah Entrance Fee - Single Vehicle - $30 |
| This fee covers unlimited entry for one vehicle and all passengers for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase. Vehicles must be private, noncommercial, and with a seating capacity of 15 or less. |
| Shenandoah Annual Pass - $55 |
| Provides unlimited entry for one year to the pass holder and passengers in the same vehicle, not to exceed 4 total adults. Children under 16 are admitted for free and are not included in this total. |
| Annual Entrance - Park - $55 |
| Provides unlimited entry for one year to the pass holder and passengers in the same vehicle, not to exceed 4 total adults. Children under 16 are admitted for free and are not included in this total. Purchase online or at any of our entrance stations. |
| Shenandoah Entrance Fee - Commercial Tour (7-15 Passengers) - $75 |
| This entry fee is based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 7-15 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. |
| Commercial Entrance - Van - $75 |
| Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 7-15 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. |
| Shenandoah Entrance Fee - Commercial Tour (16-25 Passengers) - $100 |
| This entry fee is based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 16-25 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers |
| Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus - $100 |
| Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 16-25 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. |
| Shenandoah Entrance Fee - Commercial Tour (26+ Passengers) - $200 |
| This entry fee is based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 26 or more passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers |
| Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach - $200 |
| Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 26 or more passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. |