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NPS entrance fee-free days 2026

Free entrance to every fee-charging national park on set days. Remaining 2026 dates: Oct 27 & Nov 11.

What it costs you:

  • Nothing at all

No email, no app, no card.

Verified Oct 18, 2026 against the official page2026 dates Feb 16, May 25, Jun 14, Jul 3 to 5, Aug 25, Sep 17, Oct 27, Nov 11. In 2026 it was Nov 11, 2026. It is done for 2026. It usually comes back in November, so check back then. We post the 2027 date as soon as the official page does.

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Who qualifies
US citizens & residents
How to get it
Just show up
Where it works
US
When
2026 dates Feb 16, May 25, Jun 14, Jul 3 to 5, Aug 25, Sep 17, Oct 27, Nov 11. In 2026 it was Nov 11, 2026. It is done for 2026. It usually comes back in November, so check back then. We post the 2027 date as soon as the official page does.
Fine print
New in 2026: free days are for US citizens & residents only.
Official source
nps.gov

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