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The United States National Parks system includes 424 areas covering more than 85 million acres in every state, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. These areas include national parks, monuments, battlefields, military parks, historical parks, historic sites, lakeshores, seashores, recreation areas, scenic rivers and trails, and the White House.
Top US National Parks
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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Yellowstone National Park
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Yosemite National Park
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Grand Canyon National Park
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Zion National Park
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Rocky Mountain National Park
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Acadia National Park
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Olympic National Park
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Glacier National Park
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Every year there are several days that all National Park Service sites offer FREE admission to everyone.
Plan on visiting the US National Parks for FREE in 2026!
Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–FREE dates in 2026
- February 16: Presidents Day (Washington’s Birthday)
- May 25: Memorial Day
- June 14: Flag Day/President Trump’s birthday
- 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: Veterans Day
Experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to US citizens and residents (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply).
