drive from tusayan to page az do i need to pay tolls

Question

Hi, I see i need to drive some part though grand canyon, do I need to pay $35 dollars, if I only go through, not staying there

Answer

If you are driving from Tusayan to Page, AZ, and your route takes you along the roads that enter Grand Canyon National Park, you need to be aware of the park entrance fees. The $35 fee is the standard vehicle entrance fee for private vehicles entering the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Here are the important details:

If you are only passing through the park without stopping, there is technically no way to "drive through" the main park roads without entering the fee area. The park entrance stations are positioned so that any vehicle accessing the South Rim or main park roads will encounter the fee booths.
If your route allows you to bypass the main park entrances completely (for example, via Highway 64 or other state highways that skirt the park boundary), you would not need to pay the $35 fee. However, most direct routes from Tusayan to Page require entering the park to continue along Highway 64 towards Cameron and Page.
The $35 fee covers the vehicle and all passengers for seven consecutive days, so even if you enter briefly, you are paying the same as a full visit.
There is no toll for simply driving on the highway outside park boundaries; the only fee is for official park entrance.

In short, if your route passes through the South Rim or the main park roads, you will need to pay the $35 entrance fee, even if you don’t plan to stop. If you strictly stay on public highways outside the park boundary, you can avoid the fee, but that route may add significant distance or time.

Check your GPS or map carefully to see if your planned route enters Grand Canyon National Park boundaries.
Consider stopping at the fee booth and purchasing the entrance pass; it’s valid for seven days, so you can use it if you plan to explore the park further.
If avoiding the park completely, be prepared for a longer drive via alternative state highways.

Most travelers find it easier to pay the fee, even for a short drive through the park, as it guarantees legal access and simplifies navigation.