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Timpanogos Cave National Monument
Fees & Reservations
 

American Fork Canyon Fee
$6 - 3 Days
$12.00 - 7 Days
$45.00 - Annual

Details
Entrance into American Fork Canyon is necessary to reach Timpanogos Cave National Monument. The canyon is administered by the Uinta National Forest, and a fee of $6 per vehicle is required. The America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, Golden Age or Senior Pass, Golden Access or Access Pass are honored for entrance into the canyon.

Golden Access and Golden Age Passports will continue to be honored according to the provisions of the pass.  Only paper Golden Age and Access Passports may be exchanged free of charge for new plastic Age and Access Passes.

 
To purchase advance cave tour tickets, call (801) 756-5238 during the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please remember that anyone under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

 

CAVE TOUR FEES
Adults (age 16 and older) - $7

Junior (age 6-15) - $5 

Child (age 3-5) - $3 

Infant (age 0-2) - Free! 

Senior/Access (Golden Age/Access) pass holders - 1/2 price

NOTE - The America the Beautiful Interagency Pass does not cover recreation use fees, such as cave tours, camping, and parking fees.

Details
Cave tour tickets frequently sell out, especially on weekends and holidays. Tour tickets may be purchased up to 30 days in advance with a major credit card by calling the visitor center at 801-756-5238. A non-refundable .50 transaction fee is added to each ticket sold in advance over the phone. 

Tour tickets may also be purchased in person at the visitor center up to the day of the tour, if still available. Tickets must be purchased at the visitor center before hiking to the caves, tickets cannot be purchased at the cave entrance. Gift certificates are available.

 

Introduction to Caving Tour, (age 14 and up)
(Memorial Day through Labor Day)

Fees - $15 per person

Details
Notice - The Introduction to Caving Tour introduces visitors to the sport of caving and caving ethics. Although it is not a wild caving experience, the tour does require bending, crawling, and passage through tight spaces. The tour is limited to five people, age 14 and older. Please call the visitor center for more information and to purchase advance tickets, 801-756-5238. 

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Did You Know?
To tour Timpanogos Cave, our 70,000 visitors each year must hike the 1 1/2 miles trail to the caves, gaining over 1,100 feet in elevation.

Last Updated: September 18, 2008 at 12:42 EST