Free wildlife refuge entry on Veterans Day, Nov 11
Free refuge entrance
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service waives entrance fees at refuges and other FWS lands that normally charge one on Nov 11, 2026.
- When
- Nov 11, 2026
- Who
- All visitors
- Cost
- Entrance fee waived
How to get it
- Check the FWS event page for the list of fee-charging refuges (about 30, e.g. J.N. "Ding" Darling, Merritt Island, Bosque del Apache).
- Visit on Wed Nov 11, 2026.
Fine print
- The waiver doesn't cover concessionaire or permit fees for activities such as hunting, fishing or special tours.
- The page lists no eligibility requirement; it doesn't mention a residency rule.
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