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Free Admission to ALL National Parks Day
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- As of December 21, 2023, these are the details that have been released about this event.
National Parks Free Admission Days
Come experience the national parks! On five days in 2024, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. 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
National parks are America’s best idea, and there are more than 400 parks available to everyone, every day. The fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit a new place or an old favorite, especially one of the national parks that normally charge an entrance fee. The others are free all the time. The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours.
For a listing of National Parks in New Jersey, visit Explore National Parks in New Jersey.
The annual $80 America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass allows unlimited entrance to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including all national parks that normally charge an entrance fee. There are also free or discounted passes available for senior citizens, current members of the military, families of fourth-grade students, and disabled citizens. Learn more about the variety of passes offered by the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass series.
When is this event?
November 11 All day
When is the raindate?
No rain date information has been provided.
Does this event repeat?
National Parks Free Admission days occur six times in 2024. Visit our National Parks Free Admission Days Schedule for all dates. Visit our Explore National Parks Near Me in New Jersey for a listing of ALL National Parks in New Jersey including ones that offer FREE admission EVERY day.
Is the event indoors or outdoors?
OutdoorIs registration required?
NoWhat is the admission price?
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