How much is the per-person entrance fee at Shenandoah?

Direct answer

$15 for one visitor entering without a private vehicle, valid for 7 days.

What the amount covers

Published amount: $15
Admission unit: one visitor entering without a private vehicle
Validity: 7 days

The fee is required whether you drive Skyline Drive or hike in from the park boundary. Collected at North (Front Royal), Thornton Gap, Swift Run, and Rockfish Gap entrances, plus the Old Rag and Whiteoak Canyon Falls Lower trailhead stations. Park is cashless (credit/debit only) since July 1, 2025.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

You are required to pay an entrance fee in order to access Shenandoah National Park, whether you're driving on Skyline Drive or hiking in from the boundary. ... Private Vehicle $30.00 Unlimited entry for one vehicle and all passengers for seven consecutive days.

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