Last Updated on August 17, 2024 by marian@celebrate-family.com
Celebrate the Parks! Each year there are free admission days for our national parks.
Whether your interest lies in Hispanic history in the United States, watching a historical reenactment, or trekking off into the wilderness, there is something for everyone in our treasured public lands.
Here’s a tip – many of our 400+ national parks NEVER charge an entrance fee. So start Planning Your Visit! Click here to find a park.
Did you know that fourth graders and their families get free admission to federal public lands courtesy of the US Dept. of the Interior? Check out Every Kid in a Park on Silicon Valley Mom.
Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2024:
- January 15: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- April 20: First day of National Park Week
- June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day
- August 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
- September 28: National Public Lands Day
- November 11: Veterans Day
*Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession, and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.
Double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed.
Image credit/image courtesy of US National Park Service