Installation of greenhouse foundation at Capulin Volcano National Monument / NPS.

As part of ongoing efforts to address aging park infrastructure and improve the visitor experience, Capulin Volcano National Monument announced an entrance fee increase beginning January 1, 2019. The changes, which come in response to public comments on a fee proposal released in October 2017, resulted in a nationwide plan published on April 12, 2018. The plan will modestly increase entrance fees to raise additional revenue to address the $11.6 billion in deferred maintenance across the system of 417 parks, historic and cultural sites, and monuments.

All of the revenue from the fee increases will remain in the National Park Service with at least 96 percent of the money staying in Capulin Volcano. The fund will be used for projects and activities to improve the experience for visitors who continue to visit park at unprecedented levels. Visitation to Capulin Volcano increased almost 29% from 2017 to 2018, and increased visitation means aging park facilities incur further wear and tear.  

The National Park Service has a standardized entrance fee structure, composed of four groups based on park size and type. Capulin Volcano National Monument is one of the sites in group 1 where a seven day vehicle pass will increase from $15 to $20.  

More than two-thirds of national parks will remain free to enter. A complete list of park entrance fees may be found on the National Park Service Entrance Fee by Park page.  The price of the annual America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass and Lifetime Senior Pass will remain $80 while discounts apply for active military members, disabled citizens or permanent residents, and students in the 4th grade.