Free Entrance to National Parks (April 15th-16th)
Are you looking for something adventurous to do with the family this weekend? In honor of National Park Week, you can take advantage of Entrance-Free Days at over 120 participating National Parks on the weekends of April 15th-16th and again on April 22nd-23rd. Check out the list of participating parks here.
Mark your calendars for these dates to score a free entry…
- April 15-16 and April 22-23: Weekends of National Park Week
- August 25: National Park Service Birthday
- September 30: National Public Lands Day
- November 11-12: Veterans Day Weekend
Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not free unless stated otherwise. Head here for a list of the parks that normally charge an entrance fee to make the most out of this deal!
(Thanks, Freebie Radar!)
Surprised that Isle Royale NP in Michigan is not listed here. I read last year that the National Parks in Canada are free to enter all this year.
Yes, all parks in Canada are free for 2017!
My family is visiting Alberta Canada this July. We submitted our information for the free park pass. It took awhile to arrive in the mail. Plan to reserve a pass ahead of time.
Rats! Jamestown isn’t fee free this weekend – the state preservation folks get $7…
Reduced Admission Days
Additional Reduced Admission Days at Historic Jamestowne include:
• The first weekend of National Park Week, April 15 & 16
Guests visiting Historic Jamestowne on these dates will pay a reduced admission of $7 to Preservation Virginia to visit the historic fort, town-site, and archaeological museum.
BUT! Free next weekend:
Fee Free Days
Historic Jamestowne will recognize the following Fee Free Days for 2017:
• The second weekend of National Park Week, April 22 & 23