"Sometimes you've just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain "fee-free" days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and free admission aboard all of the historic vessels at the Hyde Street Pier of SF's Maritime National Historical Park."
"Please always check with each National Park before heading out to confirm that the park and its facilities are open and admission is free. The National Park Service is hosting 10 free days in 2026. All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission; however, beginning in 2026, free entrance on these days will be for US citizens and residents only. Nonresidents will pay the regular entrance fee and any applicable nonresident fees."
"Parks listed on this page typically waive their entrance fees on nationally designated fee-free dates. Please check with each park below for operating hours and event schedules. New for 2026, fee-free days are only applicable for US residents. See the latest updates. Participating California National Parks* See the full National Parks list*Last Updated 12/12/25 Cabrillo National Monument - San Diego - (lighthouse and tidepools) - $20 vehicle, $15 motorcycle, $10 foot/bike fees waived - fee details"
Ten fee-free days in 2026 provide free entrance to National Park Service sites that normally charge an entrance fee, but free admission on those days applies only to U.S. citizens and residents; nonresidents must pay regular and any applicable nonresident fees. Many California parks will waive entrance fees on nationally designated fee-free dates, including Cabrillo, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Muir Woods, and Pinnacles. Visitors should confirm park operating hours, event schedules, and facility openings before visiting. Muir Woods waives its $15 entrance fee but still requires parking ($10) or shuttle ($4) and reservations even on fee-free days.
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