> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.jetsetteralerts.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # U.S. National Park Camping & RV Hookup Fees - Complete Guide - URL: https://www.jetsetteralerts.com/u-s-national-park-camping-rv-hookup-fees-complete-guide/ - Published: 2024-08-16T05:43:25.000Z - Updated: 2025-07-05T21:17:06.000Z - Description: In this guide, we list the fees for both tent and RV hookup fees for every U.S. National Park that offers camping. - Author: Kylie Jones - Tags: Explore National Parks, Explore US National Parks, # Schema Markup ## Tent Camping & RV Hookup Fee's Below is the information for U.S. National Parks that offer camping, with a break down of of the nightly cost for a camp site if you bring your own tent, or the fees for RV hookups. --- ### **Acadia National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $22 - $40 per night depending on the season and campsite. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available at park campgrounds. Nearby private campgrounds may offer RV hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Arches National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $25 per night for individual sites. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available at park campgrounds. Nearby private campgrounds may offer RV hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ✈️ Not A Member? Airline Mistake Fare Alerts - Save Up To 95% On flights! [View Recent Examples](https://www.jetsetteralerts.com/mistake-fare-examples/) ### **Badlands National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $22 per night for campsites. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available at park campgrounds. Nearby private campgrounds may offer RV hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/badl/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Big Bend National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $16 per night for developed campgrounds. - **Backcountry Camping:** $10 per night for backcountry permits. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Available at Rio Grande Village RV Campground (privately operated) for $36 per night. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Biscayne National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $25 per night for developed campgrounds; $15 for a tent campsite (Boca Chita Key and Elliott Key). - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/bisc/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $16 - $22 per night depending on the campsite. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Limited RV sites available with electric hookups at $22 per night. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/blca/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Bryce Canyon National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $20 per night. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Available for $30 per night with electric hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Canyonlands National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $15 - $20 per night depending on the campsite. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available at park campgrounds. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/cany/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Capitol Reef National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $20 per night for developed campgrounds. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available at park campgrounds. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/care/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Carlsbad Caverns National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** Free (backcountry camping only). - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available at park campgrounds. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/cave/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Channel Islands National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $15 per night. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Congaree National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** Free for backcountry camping; $10 for developed campgrounds. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available at park campgrounds. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/cong/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Crater Lake National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $21 - $31 per night depending on the campsite. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available at park campgrounds. Nearby private campgrounds may offer RV hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/crla/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Cuyahoga Valley National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $25 per night. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available at park campgrounds. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/cuva/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Death Valley National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $14 - $36 per night depending on the campsite. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Available at Furnace Creek Campground for $36 per night with full hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Denali National Park & Preserve** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $20 - $30 per night depending on the campsite. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Available at Riley Creek, Teklanika River, and Savage River campgrounds, with varying fees based on hookups and site size. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Dry Tortugas National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $15 per night. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/drto/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Everglades National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $30 per night for developed campgrounds. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Available at Long Pine Key and Flamingo campgrounds for $45 - $55 per night, with full hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/ever/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Glacier National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $10 - $23 per night depending on the campsite. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available at park campgrounds. Nearby private campgrounds may offer RV hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Grand Canyon National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $18 - $50 per night depending on the campsite and location. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Available at Trailer Village RV Park for $50 per night with full hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Grand Teton National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $40 - $55 per night depending on the campsite and season. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Available at Colter Bay RV Park for $76 per night with full hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Great Basin National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $20 per night. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available at park campgrounds. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/grba/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $11 - $20 per night depending on the campsite. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available at park campgrounds. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/grsa/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Great Smoky Mountains National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $17.50 - $27 per night depending on the campsite. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Available at some campgrounds, such as Elkmont, for $25 - $27 per night with partial hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Guadalupe Mountains National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $15 per night for developed campgrounds. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available at park campgrounds. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/gumo/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Haleakalā National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** Free for backcountry camping; $5 per night for drive-up campgrounds. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $15 per night for developed campgrounds. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available at park campgrounds. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Hot Springs National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $30 per night. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Available at Gulpha Gorge Campground for $30 per night with full hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/hosp/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Indiana Dunes National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $25 - $50 per night depending on the campsite. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Available at Dunewood Campground for $50 per night with full hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Isle Royale National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $8 per night per person for backcountry camping. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Joshua Tree National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $15 - $25 per night depending on the campsite. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available at park campgrounds. Nearby private campgrounds may offer RV hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Katmai National Park & Preserve** - **Tent Camping Fee:** Free for backcountry camping. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/katm/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Kenai Fjords National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** Free for backcountry camping. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/kefj/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Kings Canyon National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $18 - $26 per night depending on the campsite. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Available at Grant Grove and Cedar Grove campgrounds with varying fees based on site size. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Kobuk Valley National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** Free for backcountry camping. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/kova/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Lake Clark National Park & Preserve** - **Tent Camping Fee:** Free for backcountry camping. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/lacl/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Lassen Volcanic National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $16 - $26 per night depending on the campsite. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Available at Manzanita Lake Campground for $36 per night with full hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Mammoth Cave National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $20 - $35 per night depending on the campsite. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Available at Maple Springs Campground for $35 per night with full hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/maca/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Mesa Verde National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $30 - $60 per night depending on the campsite and season. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Available at Morefield Campground for $38 - $45 per night with full hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/meve/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Mount Rainier National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $20 per night. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Available at Cougar Rock and Ohanapecosh campgrounds with varying fees based on site size. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **North Cascades National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** Free for backcountry camping; $16 per night for developed campgrounds. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available at park campgrounds. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Olympic National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $24 - $48 per night depending on the campsite and season. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available at park campgrounds. Nearby private campgrounds may offer RV hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Petrified Forest National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** Free (backcountry camping only). - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/pefo/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Pinnacles National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $23 - $50 per night depending on the campsite. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Available for $36 - $50 per night with electric hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/pinn/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Redwood National and State Parks** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $35 - $50 per night depending on the campsite. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Available at Gold Bluffs Beach Campground and others for $35 - $50 per night with full hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/redw/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Rocky Mountain National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $30 - $60 per night depending on the campsite and season. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Available at Moraine Park Campground for $60 per night with full hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Saguaro National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** Free for backcountry camping. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/sagu/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Sequoia National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $18 - $26 per night depending on the campsite. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Available at Potwisha Campground for $22 per night with electric hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Shenandoah National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $30 per night. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Available at Big Meadows Campground for $50 per night with full hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Theodore Roosevelt National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $10 - $30 per night depending on the campsite. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Available at Cottonwood Campground for $30 per night with electric hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/thro/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Virgin Islands National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $30 per night. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/viis/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Voyageurs National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $20 - $28 per night depending on the campsite. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available at park campgrounds. Nearby private campgrounds may offer RV hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/voya/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **White Sands National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $3 per night per person for backcountry camping. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/whsa/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Wind Cave National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $9 - $18 per night depending on the campsite. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available at park campgrounds. Nearby private campgrounds may offer RV hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/wica/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve** - **Tent Camping Fee:** Free for backcountry camping. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Not available. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/wrst/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Yellowstone National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $15 - $31.50 per night depending on the campsite. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Available at Fishing Bridge RV Park for $83.50 per night with full hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Yosemite National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $36 - $66 per night depending on the campsite. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Available at North Pines Campground for $56 per night with full hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- ### **Zion National Park** - **Tent Camping Fee:** $20 - $30 per night. - **RV Hookup Fee:** Available at Watchman Campground for $30 per night with electric hookups. [More Park Camping Info](https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/camping.htm) --- Curious about the [U.S. National Parks that allow "Anywhere Camping" in the backcountry](https://www.jetsetteralerts.com/backcountry-camping-u-s-national-parks-permit-fees-guide/#what-is-anywhere-camping-at-national-parks)? Also, the camping fees listed above do not include the entry fee. You can check out our full [guide on the cost to enter all 63 U.S National Parks](https://www.jetsetteralerts.com/u-s-national-parks-entrance-fees-guide-passes-free-days-more/). ## Frequently Asked Questions #### What are the tent camping fees at U.S. National Parks? Tent camping fees at U.S. National Parks vary by location. For example: - Acadia National Park: $22 - $40 per night depending on the season and campsite. - Arches National Park: $25 per night for individual sites. - Big Bend National Park: $16 per night for developed campgrounds. - Great Smoky Mountains National Park: $17.50 - $27 per night depending on the campsite. For more detailed information, visit the specific park's camping page. #### Are RV hookups available at U.S. National Parks? Some U.S. National Parks offer RV hookups, but availability varies: - Big Bend National Park: RV hookups are available at Rio Grande Village RV Campground for $36 per night. - Bryce Canyon National Park: RV hookups are available for $30 per night with electric hookups. - Yellowstone National Park: RV hookups are available at Fishing Bridge RV Park for $83.50 per night with full hookups. - Zion National Park: RV hookups are available at Watchman Campground for $30 per night with electric hookups. Check with the specific park for more detailed information on RV hookup availability and fees. #### How much does it cost to camp at Yellowstone National Park? Camping at Yellowstone National Park costs between $15 and $31.50 per night for tent camping, depending on the campsite. RV hookups are available at Fishing Bridge RV Park for $83.50 per night with full hookups. #### Can you camp for free at any U.S. National Parks? Yes, some U.S. National Parks offer free backcountry camping. For example: - Carlsbad Caverns National Park: Free for backcountry camping. - Congaree National Park: Free for backcountry camping. - Katmai National Park & Preserve: Free for backcountry camping. - Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve: Free for backcountry camping. Be sure to obtain the necessary permits and follow park regulations when camping in backcountry areas. #### Which U.S. National Parks do not offer RV hookups? Many U.S. National Parks do not offer RV hookups at their campgrounds. Some of these include: - Acadia National Park - Arches National Park - Badlands National Park - Biscayne National Park For parks without RV hookups, nearby private campgrounds may offer these amenities. #### What is the cost to camp at Grand Teton National Park? Camping at Grand Teton National Park costs between $40 and $55 per night for tent camping, depending on the campsite and season. RV hookups are available at Colter Bay RV Park for $76 per night with full hookups. #### Are there any U.S. National Parks where RV hookup fees exceed $50 per night? Yes, several U.S. National Parks have RV hookup fees that exceed $50 per night. Examples include: - Yellowstone National Park: $83.50 per night at Fishing Bridge RV Park. - Grand Teton National Park: $76 per night at Colter Bay RV Park. - Yosemite National Park: $56 per night at North Pines Campground. These fees typically include full hookups and are often for premium locations within the parks. #### Is there a limit on how many people you can have at your campsite even if they are paying? Yes, many U.S. National Parks have limits on the number of people allowed per campsite, even if each person is paying. These limits are often based on the size of the campsite and the park's regulations. For example, a standard campsite might be limited to 6 to 8 people. 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