Every year, the National Park Service has several days they waive entrance fees! Plan so you can take advantage!
Here are the dates for 2024:
Entrance fees will be waived for visitors to all national parks on the following days:
- January 15: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- April 20: First Day of National Park Week
- June 19: Juneteenth
- August 4: Great American Outdoors Day
- September 28: National Public Lands Day
- November 11: Veterans Day
The free days at national parks only apply to entrance fees. Additional amenities such as camping fees, boat launches, transportation, and special tours may still require payment.