The five National Park Service entrance fee-free days for 2022 are:
- Monday, January 17: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Saturday, April 16: First day of National Park Week
- Thursday, August 4: Great American Outdoors Act anniversary
- Friday, September 24: National Public Lands Day
- Friday, November 11: Veterans Day
The annual $80 America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass allows unlimited entrance to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including all national parks that normally charge an entrance fee. There are also free or discounted passes available for senior citizens, current members of the military, families of fourth-grade students, and disabled citizens. Learn more about the variety of passes offered by the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass series.
Consistent with CDC recommendations, face coverings are required to be worn by everyone ages 2 and older in all federal buildings, regardless of vaccination status. All COVID-19 safety protocols can be found online at nps.gov/jeff.