Grand Canyon National Park to raise entrance fees in June
Apr 13, 2018, 5:00 AM
(AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)
(AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)
PHOENIX – The National Park Service announced Thursday that the entrance fees to the Grand Canyon National Park will rise in the beginning of June.
According to a release, park entrance fees will be $35 per vehicle or $30 per motorcycle for a seven-day pass starting on June 1, a $5 increase from the current rates to enter the park.
“Grand Canyon National Park welcomed over six million visitors last year and we are committed to ensuring that all visitors have a memorable experience,” said Chris Lehnertz, the Grand Canyon superintendent.
“Infrastructure improvements – similar renovations at Mather Point and the Grand Canyon Visitor Center several years ago – will contribute to one-of-a-kind visits.”
According to the National Park Service, the new structure will increase the annual entrance fee revenue by an estimated $60 million.
The additional revenue will be used to fund the replacement of the Transcanyon Waterline and other water and wastewater utility systems. In addition, maintenance to trails, roads and historic buildings will also benefit from the extra funds.
Along with seven-day passes, annual passes into the park will increase from $60 to $70, while Lifetime Senior Passes will remain at $80.
