Calendar of Free Entrance Days to National Parks

Author:: Staff
Publish date:: Nov 29, 2018
Updated on: Nov 29, 2018

Family and kids camping — Deposit Photos

Enjoy your "free" time in the national parks. 120 national parks and monuments that normally charge an entrance fee will be free on several days during the year. The other parks are free all of the time.

Plan your visit and enjoy our country’s history and nature.

January 21, 2019: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

April 20, 2019: First day of National Park Week

August 25, 2019: National Park Service Birthday

September 28, 2019: National Public Lands Day

November 11, 2019: Veterans Day

For more information: www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.htm

Participants of the Photo Workshop in Rocky Mountain National Park in 2018

Featured

National Park Trips Media and Tamron have teamed up to offer Photo Workshops inside your favorite national parks.

Perseid Trails in Rocky Mountain National Park

Events

A perseid meteor shower can be seen every year in Rocky Mountain National Park in mid August

Winter Activities in Colorado National Parks

Estes Park, Grand Lake, and Denver, Colorado glow with Christmas and New Year cheer.

Temple of the Sun column surrounded by hundreds of stalactites in the Big Room of Carlsbad Caverns National Park

New Mexico Vacation Stops

Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a stunning place whether you’re a cave fanatic or never thought twice about one. Check out the Big Room.

Park Ranger sitting with Children in a national park

Guided Tours

Spend some time with a ranger to get more in-depth information about your beautiful surroundings.

Summer Activities

Riding across an alpine meadow framed by 13,000-foots peaks is an experience soon not to be forgotten.

Snowshoers on a trail in Rocky Mountain National Park

Winter Activities in Colorado National Parks

Whether you want to cross country ski, strap on some snowshoes, or grab a sled, Rocky Mountain Park is a great winter activity destination.

Natural Wonders

Starting in late August, aspens in the highest reaches of the Park begin their annual quaking, a term to describe the aspens unique leaves changing a golden-yellow hue and how they react in wind.