Free entry to national parks, forests and public lands on Wed Nov 11
Not just for veterans. Covers entry and day visits, not overnight stays.
- When
- Wed Nov 11, 2026
- Who
- U.S. citizens and residents
- Where
- Fee-charging sites only
How to get it
- National parks: the entrance fee is waived at parks that charge one. Check the park on nps.gov for timed tickets or reservations, which may still cost money.
- National forests and grasslands: fees are waived at most sites for day visits, like picnic areas, trailheads and visitor centers. Privately run sites may still charge, so check the forest's own page.
- Bureau of Land Management lands: day-visit fees are waived at participating sites. The list can change, so check BLM's fee-free days page or call the local office.
Fine print
- Overnight camping, cabins, group use and special permits still cost the usual price on BLM land. Park and forest pages say other fees may apply.
- Nonresidents pay the regular fees at national parks and on BLM land. The Forest Service page doesn't say its free day is limited to U.S. residents.
- Many BLM places are free every day.
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