MOAB TRIP COST CALCULATOR
Arches and Canyonlands entrance fees, the $80 Southeast Utah Parks pass vs. paying per park, Dead Horse Point, and camping — your exact total. Free, no sign-up.
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You pay each park separately — two parks already cost $60, so a single pass usually wins.
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| Option | Federal entry | Dead Horse | Total* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay per park at the gate | $60 | — | $60 |
| Southeast Utah Parks Annual Pass | $80 | — | $80 |
| America the Beautiful | $80 | — | $80 |
*Total = federal park entry + Dead Horse Point day-use (state park, never covered by a pass) + any camping. Break-even: two federal parks already cost $60 at the gate, so a single $80 pass wins as soon as you add a third entry or a repeat visit. Arches & Canyonlands are exempt from the 2026 $100 non-resident surcharge. Verify current rates at nps.gov/arch and nps.gov/cany before your trip.
Moab Cost FAQ
How much does it cost to visit Arches and Canyonlands in 2026?
Each park charges $30 per private vehicle for 7 days ($25 motorcycle, $15 per person on foot or bike). Arches and Canyonlands are separate fees — but a single $80 pass covers both. Arches is NOT subject to the new 2026 $100 non-resident surcharge (that applies only to Zion, Bryce, and a few other high-volume parks). Use the calculator above for your exact total.
Which Moab pass is cheapest — Southeast Utah or America the Beautiful?
Both cost $80 in 2026. The Southeast Utah Parks Annual Pass covers Arches, Canyonlands, Natural Bridges, and Hovenweep. The America the Beautiful interagency pass covers all 400+ national park sites plus BLM and Forest Service lands nationwide — same price, far broader. If your trip touches any park beyond southeast Utah, choose America the Beautiful. Either way, visiting both Arches and Canyonlands ($30 + $30 = $60) makes one $80 pass the smarter buy once you add a single extra entry or a second park.
Does a national-park pass cover Dead Horse Point State Park?
No. Dead Horse Point is a Utah STATE park, so neither the Southeast Utah pass nor America the Beautiful works there. Budget a separate $20 per-vehicle day-use fee ($10 motorcycle, $10 per 4 hikers/cyclists). An annual Utah State Parks pass ($125, residents only) rarely pays off for a single visit.
When does buying a pass beat paying per park?
The break-even is two parks. Paying $30 each at Arches and Canyonlands already costs $60; add any third federal entry (a repeat visit, or another park later in the year) and the $80 pass wins. If you're only entering one park once, just pay $30 at the gate. Camping and Dead Horse Point's $20 fee are extra on top of whichever option you choose.