What does it cost to visit Stone Mountain Park?
There are three main categories of fees at Stone Mountain Park - - - Parking, Attraction Admission and Lodging & Golf.
Vehicle entry to Stone Mountain Park requires a valid one day or annual parking permit. This vehicle fee must be paid in cash at the entrance gates to the Park. Bicycles and pedestrians can enter the Park at no charge.
This permit gives you access to many of the Park's fun outdoor activities. This includes, but is not limited to, the public picnic areas, hiking and nature trails, children's playground, walk-up trail, Quarry Exhibit and the Confederate Hall Historical & Environmental Education Center. Plus, the world’s largest Lasershow Spectacular is also free with your parking permit.
One Day Parking Permit for Vehicles with 14 or fewer Passengers: $8.00 (cash only, tax included)
One-Day Parking Permit for Vehicles with 15 or more Passengers: $20.00 (cash only, tax included)
Annual Parking Permit for Vehicles with 14 or fewer Passengers: $35.00 (cash only, tax included)
This non-transferable permit must be affixed to your vehicle’s front windshield and is valid 12 months from the month of purchase.
Stone Mountain Park offers three ways to visit its attractions and park-sponsored special events - One-Day Adventure Pass, Mountain Membership Annual Attractions Pass and Individual Attraction Tickets.
Option #1: One-Day Adventure Pass
For guests wishing to spend the day at the Park, this ticket offers the best value. It includes unlimited admission to all open Park attractions, except Ride The Ducks, for the entire day. Ride The Ducks™ Sightseeing Tour can be added on to this pass for an additional fee. Most Park-sponsored special events such as the Pumpkin Festival, Frontier Days, Stone Mountain Christmas, and more are also included on this ticket.
2008 Rates:
Adult One-Day Pass: $25.00 + tax
Child (age 3-11) One-Day Pass: $20.00 + tax
Ages 2 & Under: Free
(Special Twilight Rates available at select times in the afternoon; Group Rates also available for parties of 15 or more purchasing in one transaction)
Add-On Ride The Ducks™ to the One-Day Pass: $8.55 for ages 3 and up.
During select days in the Spring, Fall and Winter. The Park operates on a Off-Peak schedule, when only 2-4 attractions are open. On these days, the Adventure Pass includes the Ride The Ducks™ tour (weather permitting).
Option # 2: Mountain Membership Annual Attractions Pass
If you plan to visit the Park’s fun family attractions more than once in the next twelve months, the Mountain Membership Annual Pass offers you tremendous value. Mountain Members not only have unlimited access to Park attractions and most special events, but also receive many exclusive benefits that are only available to members.
Memberships are valid 12 months from the month of purchase*. All family members ages three and up (at the time of purchase) would need a membership to access the attractions.
Mountain Membership Adult (ages 12 and up): $50.00 plus tax
Mountain Membership Child (ages 3-11): $40.00 plus tax
Member Annual Parking Permit: $20.00 (no tax) Mountain Memberships do not include parking, but members can buy a discounted Annual Parking Permit.
*Some attractions have a seasonal schedule. Ride The Ducks™ is only included on the Membership on Off-Peak Days. On other days, Duck Tours require an additional fee. Most attractions are closed in January and February for winter maintenance. Membership prices are based on this seasonal schedule.
Option #3: Individual Attraction Tickets
For guests that only have one or two hours to visit the Park, we offer the opportunity to purchase individual tickets to the attractions. If you plan to visit more than two attractions, then your best value would be the One-Day Adventure Pass. Individual tickets are not available to the 4D Theater, live entertainment, or any special event shows and activities.
Individual attraction pricing can be found on our web site.
Lodging & Golf
Marriott operates the two Park hotels and two golf courses. Rates for hotels and golf vary by season. The Park often offers special hotel packages that include attraction admission. Visit our Special Offers & Packages page for more details.
The Park also offers seasonal camping packages with golf or attraction admission. Those packages are also detailed on the Special Offers & Packages page.