CA · NV · Pacific West · 2026 exact answer
Does an America the Beautiful pass cover Death Valley?
Direct answer
Yes. The pass covers the entrance fee and does not cover reservations, timed entry, or permits.
Coverage, kept separate
- Accepted
- Yes
- Entrance fee
- Covered
- Reservations and permits
- Not covered
A pass covers the entrance fee only. It does not cover campground fees and does not open any of the flood-damaged roads that are closed.
Official source
National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026
Death Valley National Park only accepts debit/credit cards or digital payments for entrance and campground fees.
Official pass policy