National Parks Fees List

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No more free entry: National parks reinstating fees on these days in 2026

Several changes are coming to the country’s beloved national parks in 2026, including a new list of free admission days.

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Americans applaud one state's defiance of US government's new national park fee rule for MLK Day

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Can national park visitors get in for free on MLK Day? See 2026 changes.

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Most California State Parks will have free entry on MLK Jr. Day

On Monday, Jan. 19, more than 200 California State Parks will be offering free vehicle day-use entrance in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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California State Parks offer free vehicle entrance on MLK holiday

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National parks no longer free to enter on MLK Day, but they will be on Trump's birthday

What days will it be free to enter national parks in 2026? Here's what to know

The National Park Service has announced this year's free-entry days, when the sites that typically charge an entrance fee will offer free admission.

How to visit a national park for free

Mark your calendar to visit a national park for free. Go on all 10 days, if you wish. For 2026, one day was added and two were abolished.

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A better way to fund national parks — paid for by their most eager visitors

Starting in 2026, overseas visitors to 11 of the most popular U.S. national parks, including Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, and other bucket-list sites, will pay a $100 surcharge on top of the base entrance fee. The price of non-resident “America the Beautiful” annual passes will then rise to $250 while remaining $80 for U.S. residents.