AK · Alaska · 2026 exact answer
Does an America the Beautiful pass cover Denali?
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 but not a bus ticket. Transit bus tickets never include the entrance fee. Tour bus tickets DO include the $15 fee, and passholders can claim a refund of it at the Denali Bus Depot or Riley Creek Mercantile with pass, photo ID and reservation.
Official source
National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026
The entrance fee is not included in the price of a transit bus ticket. In addition to purchasing a bus ticket, you will need to pay the individual entrance fee, purchase a pass, or bring your current annual or lifetime pass with you.
Official pass policy