How much is the per-person entrance fee at Carlsbad Caverns?

Direct answer

$15 for one visitor entering without a private vehicle.

What the amount covers

Published amount: $15
Admission unit: one visitor entering without a private vehicle

Carlsbad charges PER PERSON only - there is no vehicle or motorcycle entrance fee, and no park-specific annual pass is offered (the fees page lists only the Standard Pass and America the Beautiful). Everyone over 16 pays, including vehicle passengers. The page does not state how many days the pass is valid. The entrance fee is separate from and additional to the $1 timed entry reservation.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

Per Person $15.00 Entrance fee provides access to Carlsbad Cavern by elevator and hiking in. Ranger-guided tours are an additional fee and can be reserved on recreation.gov. ... All visitors over the age of 16 need an entrance pass, including vehicle passengers.

Official fees and passes