2024 Free Admission Dates at US Park Service Sites

[+ azdr0710]

https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.htm

first day is MLK Day on Monday, January 15......these are at all Park Service-operated sites that usually charge a fee (not just "National Parks")......

Edited January 6, 2024 by azdr0710

[+ Charlie]

Years ago I bought something called a "Golden Age Passport," which gives free admission to anyone over 62--plus any passengers in their car--to all national parks. I don't know whether that card is still available, but it has more than paid for itself over the years.

[+ newatthis]

1 hour ago, Charlie said:

Years ago I bought something called a "Golden Age Passport," which gives free admission to anyone over 62--plus any passengers in their car--to all national parks. I don't know whether that card is still available, but it has more than paid for itself over the years.

My understanding (from a friend who recently bought one) is that an annual Golden Age Passport costs $20;  a lifetime pass is $80.  BUT...if you buy 4 annual passes (in 4 successive years? --not sure), you get, or can get, an annual pass free of charge.