National Park Road Trip cost calculator

How much does a national park road trip really cost?

Gas and lodging are easy to plan. Park entry fees, timed-entry reservations, remote gas prices and gear are what usually surprise people.

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Step 2

What it will really cost

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Ways to keep it down

  1. Buy the annual park pass if you'll visit three or more parks.
  2. Book timed-entry and campsites the day they open.
  3. Fill your tank in larger towns before driving into the park.
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