Snow Canyon charges a day-use fee at the entrance stations. The park FAQ is explicit that Snow Canyon Drive is a through-road and that the fee applies even if you are only driving from one end to the other. A pass is not a parking reservation. The park rules say a pass does not guarantee access or a space, especially in busy spring and fall periods and on holidays.
These figures are from the official park fees page. If that table changes, the table wins.
- Utah resident vehicle, up to 8 people: $15
- Utah resident seniors 65 and older, vehicle up to 8 people, with a Utah driver’s license: $10
- Non-resident vehicle, up to 8 people: $20
- Pedestrian or cyclist, resident or non-resident: $3 per person
- Commercial use, or groups of 9 and up: $4 per person
The senior vehicle rate on that table is for Utah residents 65 and older who have a Utah driver’s license. It is not a general senior discount for every out-of-state ID. Non-resident vehicles are listed at the $20 rate. We are not describing an America the Beautiful pass as a Snow Canyon day-use waiver, because this is a Utah state park, not a National Park Service entrance, and the fees page we checked does not say a federal pass covers it.
Know-before-you-go says day-use can be paid with cash, card, or a contactless payment at the entrance stations or the visitor center. The same day-use fee is valid at exterior lots the park names: Cinder Cone, Whiterocks, Gila, Snow Canyon Scenic Overlook, and Chuckwalla. Passes, fee waivers, and scheduled visits are non-transferable. Do not hand a receipt to the next car in line.
Camping is a separate charge on the same fees page. When this was written, non-hookup sites were $40 a night, water-and-electric hookup sites were $45, and one extra vehicle was $20 a night. Group camping and the Lower Galoot group day-use area have their own prices, and Lower Galoot requires a reservation or permit by phone or email. Those camping numbers are easy to misremember, so read the fees page again when you book. How to reserve a site, and the fact that backcountry camping is not allowed, is on our reservations page.
The park phone listed on the fees page is 435-628-2255. Hours on that page are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. We do not sell passes, and a link from this site does not hold a campsite. Pay the park or the state’s reservation system.
Practical takeaway
Budget the vehicle rate that matches the driver’s residency, and plan to pay even for a scenic drive. Confirm the dollar amounts on the Utah State Parks fees page the week you go.
Related on this site: Hiking and park tips, day-pack loadout, and a sample trip plan. More guides: guides index.
Quick FAQ
Does the day-use fee cover the Highway 18 lots?
Yes. The park says day-use fees are valid at Cinder Cone, Whiterocks, Gila, Snow Canyon Scenic Overlook, and Chuckwalla.
How can I pay?
Cash, card, or contactless at the entrance stations or visitor center, per Know Before You Go.
Is camping included in the day-use fee?
No. Campsites are separate: $40 a night non-hookup and $45 with hookups on the fees page.