National Parks Week kicks off on Saturday, and it starts with another bang. That’s because all National Park Service sites offer free admission on Saturday. NPS manages approximately 430 sites, the majority of which already offer free admission every day. But this is your chance to get free admission to famous national parks and other coveted locations. This includes legendary parks such as Yosemite, where admission fees typically cost $20 per person or $35 per vehicle. (Note: Reservations are still required to drive into Yosemite on weekends and holidays from April 13th to June 30th.) Even if you didn’t take advantage of this Saturday’s offer, you still have a chance to get in for free. There are four more to go. Entry offers for 2024 are: • Wednesday, June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day• Sunday, August 4: America’s Great Outdoors Act Day• Saturday, September 28: National Public Lands Day• November 11 ( (Monday): Veterans Day Given how popular and crowded the famous park has become in recent years, plan ahead, arrive early and check out your chance of getting timed entry on your free day online We recommend checking it out. Check this link for potential closures. Before you go on a trip or search for a particular site online. A variety of factors can cause partial or complete site closures, from late-season snowstorms and active bear sightings to wildfires and overcrowding. Here is a complete list of NPS sites that generally have an admission fee: National Parks Week 2024 will not be a seven-day event. The event runs until Sunday, April 28th. Each day of the celebration has a theme. For example, Monday is Earth Day. And Saturday, April 27th will be Junior Ranger Day.
National Parks Week starts on Saturday, and it also starts with a big buck.
That’s because all National Park Service sites offer free admission on Saturday. NPS manages approximately 430 sites, the majority of which already offer free admission every day. But this is your chance to get admission to coveted famous national parks and other locations without paying.
This includes legendary parks like Yosemite, where admission typically costs $20 per person or $35 per vehicle. (Note: Reservations are still required to drive into Yosemite on weekends and holidays from April 13th to June 30th.)
If you didn’t take advantage of this Saturday’s offer, you still have four more chances to get a free admission offer in 2024.
• June 19th (Wednesday): Juneteenth National Independence Day
• Sunday, August 4: America’s Great Outdoors Act Day
・September 28th (Sat): National Public Lands Day
• Monday, November 11th: Veterans Day
Given the famed park’s popularity and crowds in recent years, it’s best to plan ahead, arrive early, and check online for timed entry opportunities on free days.
Before you head out on your trip, check this link for potential closures or search online for your specific site. A variety of factors can cause partial or complete site closures, from late-season snowstorms and active bear sightings to wildfires and human overcrowding. Here is a complete list of NPS sites that typically have an admission fee:
National Parks Week 2024 will not be a seven-day event. The event will run until Sunday, April 28th. Each day of the celebration has a theme. For example, Monday is Earth Day. And Saturday, April 27th will be Junior Ranger Day.
