There are about 100 of the 430 locations in the U.S. National Park System Fee admission fee– These include many of the most visited parks.
However, there are several selected dates each year, and the National Park Service has waived these fees (up to $35 per car on the most popular website), and you can access all federally managed parks, monuments, battlefields, historic sites and waterfronts for free.
In 2025, Park Service Arranged Six free invasion days. That’s the same number We got In 2024.
2025 National Park Free Day
- • Monday, January 20: Martin Luther King Jr.
- • Saturday, April 19: First day of National Park Week
- • Thursday, June 19: Junteenth National Univecentence Day
- • Monday, August 4: Great American Outdoor Event Signing Day
- • Saturday, September 27: National Public Land Day
- • Tuesday, November 11: Veterans’ Day
Please note that although admission fees for all national park websites will be waived on those days, other fees may still apply for camping, ship launches, transportation, special travel, as well as other services and other services and amenities.
Additionally, some national parks require premium bookings for regular entry, accommodation, and access to certain drives and hiking. Research booking requirements on the park website you are interested in visiting to ensure you grab a place.
Apply for a free pass in a national park
In addition to visiting national parks in the era of free entry, several population groups can also Apply for a pass Free trips to the national parks throughout the year.
People eligible for this allowance include U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities; current US military members and their families, veterans and Venus families; and fourth-grade students and their accompanying family members.
To start planning a national park visit in 2025, go to nps.gov/findapark.
At the top of Utah Canyon National Park: meter-top arch