"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."
"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."
Ten fee-free days in 2026 grant free entrance to all National Park Service sites that charge entrance fees. Free admission on those days is limited to U.S. citizens and residents; nonresidents must pay regular entrance fees and any applicable nonresident fees. Individual parks may require reservations, charge parking or shuttle fees, or limit access, so confirmation with each park is necessary before visiting. Examples of participating California parks include Muir Woods (entrance waived but parking or shuttle and reservations required), Yosemite, Joshua Tree, Death Valley, Pinnacles, and Cabrillo. Information was last updated 12/12/25.
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