2026 FREE ENTRANCE DAYS IN THE NATIONAL PARKS

Mark your calendars! In 2026, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are offering free entry days on select dates, allowing visitors to explore the breathtaking landscapes, towering giant sequoias, and rugged wilderness without an entrance fee. Take advantage of these special opportunities to reconnect with nature and create unforgettable memories.

National Parks Fee-free Dates in 2026

February 16 - Presidents Day (George Washington's Birthday)
May 25 - Memorial Day
June 14 - Flag Day
July 3-5 - Independence Day Weekend
August 25 - 110th Birthday of the National Park Service
September 17 - Constitution Day
October 27 - Theodore Roosevelt's Birthday
November 11 - Veteran's Day

*Note that non-residents will need to pay the required entrance fee.

2026 National Park Pass Fees

A visit to one of America's spectacular national parks is still one of the best values for travelers from across the globe. Changes in 2026 to the pricing structure for non-citizens will see those costs go up but travelers that plan their itinerary to include visits to multiple parks will make the best use of their America the Beautiful pass.

U.S. Citizens:
Most pricing remains the same as 2025.

Non-residents:
The fees for non-residents to enter national parks has changed.

Nonresidents of the United States

A new America the Beautiful Non-Resident Annual Pass will be available for $250 and will cover up to 4 adults in the vehicle. All other America the Beautiful passes will be for US citizens and residents only.
Free entrance days will only apply to US citizens and residents. Nonresidents must pay entrance and any nonresident fees unless they have the Non-Resident Annual Pass.
At the following national parks, nonresidents age 16 and older must pay a $100 nonresident fee in addition to the regular entrance fee, unless they have the Nonresident Annual Pass: Acadia National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Everglades National Park, Glacier National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park, and Zion National Park.
This $100 nonresident fee at these parks also applies to nonresidents in commercial tour, commercial use authorization (CUA), and concessionaire tour groups, unless they use the Non-Resident Annual Pass. Find answers to frequently asked questions about commercial tours and nonresident fees.