Free National Parks Days for 2021

Free National Parks Day 2024

The National Parks have announced the FREE National Parks Days for 2024! On these Fee Free Days, you can get admission to National Parks and Forests or Wildlife Refuges across the US that usually charge fees to enjoy. There are many that are free all the time, but there are 63 parks for you to enjoy on these fee-free days. Such a great way to explore new parks or old favorites with your family on a budget!

I love these fee free days and we have some beautiful parks in the NW worth exploring. Pack a picnic to take on your trek and all you need is some gas to get there for a great money saving day out!

There are so many amazing national parks in the country to visit – what is your favorite?

Tips for Visiting National Parks During the Off-Season:

If you’re wondering if it’s worth visiting National Parks during the off-season, make sure to check out our tips for visiting the National Parks during the Off-Season. It can be a great time to visit as you don’t have all the crowds but can still experience the beauty of the parks & hidden gems you may not have otherwise found.

*Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.

Free Admission to National Parks & Federal Lands for 4th Graders:

Don’t forget about FREE admission to National Parks & Federal Lands for all 4th graders this year from September 1st 2022 – Aug 31, 2023. We did this with our kids & got to visit some awesome National Parks with our girls including Crater Lake, Olympic, Redwoods, and Mt Rainier.

Free National Park Passes for Lifetime for Active Duty Military, Veterans, and Gold Star Families

There is also this great program for those who have served our country. Find all the details on that one here.

Here are the Free National Parks days schedule for 2023:

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

Plus on August 25: National Park Service Birthday, you will find special programs available.

And there is also a free hike day at the beginning of January each year, you can learn more about here.

Tips on Visiting Northwest National Parks:

There are three National Parks in Washington. They include the Olympics, North Cascades and Mt. Rainier Parks (check to see what is currently open at Mt. Rainier here). Here are some more resources that might help with planning a visit too.