Free Entrance Days to the National Parks
The U.S. National Parks Service has now celebrated its Centennial birthday, and in 2022, they’re continuing special free entrance days to all parks around the country.
We’re big fans of the National Parks, and we highly encourage our readers to explore them whenever possible!
Although hundreds of national parks are free year round, the big ones do charge a daily or weekly entry fee – with the exception of these special fee-free days.
National Parks fee-free entrance days for 2022:
- January 17, 2022: Martin Luther King’s Birthday
- April 16, 2022: National Park Week Kick Off
- August 4, 2022: Anniversary of Great American Outdoors Act
- September 24, 2022: National Public Lands Day
- November 11, 2021: Veterans Day
Glacier National Park, Montana
Bonus Tip: If you’re thinking about visiting multiple parks this year, we recommend purchasing the $80 Annual Pass.
Other things to note about fee National Park entrance days:
- The fee-free days do not cover amenities or things like campsites, transportation, or special tours in the park. Only the entrance fee is waived.
- Since the pandemic, some National Parks have implemented reservation systems to limit capacity in the park.
See the list of Parks participating in free entrance days here
P.S. We have lots of posts about the National Parks we’ve visited from our two epic road trips, including photos, videos, and info about our favorite hiking trails.
Visit our National Parks page >
Rockies Road Trip Itinerary
National Parks of the West Road Trip Itinerary
Utah National Parks Road Trip Itinerary
California Road Trip Destinations
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