Plan Ahead! Free Admission to National Parks in 2025

Enjoy FREE admission to all National Parks!

National Parks offer free entry several times a year. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore any of the 400+ parks available across the country.

Why Visit National Parks with Kids?

Visiting national parks is not only an adventure but also a wonderful educational experience for children. They get to learn about nature, history, and conservation while having fun.

Junior Ranger Program

The Junior Ranger Program is perfect for kids. They can explore the parks, participate in exciting activities, and earn badges. It’s a fun way to learn about the importance of national parks and how to help protect them. Many programs are targeted to ages 5 –14, but are available to all.

Kids of all ages are welcome to join and become official Junior Rangers! SEE HERE

Free national park entrance days for 2025

Jan. 20 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

April 19 – First day of National Park Week

June 19 – Juneteenth National Independence Day

Aug. 4 – Great American Outdoors Act signing day 

Sept. 27 – National Public Lands Day

Nov. 11 – Veterans Day

Discounts

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.

Families with a FOURTH GRADER can enjoy free entry for the entire school year! SEE HERE

See nps.gov

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Georgia Parks (see list details here)

Andersonville – Andersonville, GA
Appalachian Trail – Maine to Georgia, CT,GA,MA,MD,ME,NC,NH,NJ,NY,PA,TN,VA,VT,WV
Chattahoochee River – Atlanta, GA
Chickamauga & Chattanooga – Fort Oglethorpe, GA,TN
Cumberland Island – Saint Marys, GA
Fort Frederica – St. Simons Island, GA
Fort Pulaski – Savannah, GA
Jimmy Carter – Plains, GA
Kennesaw Mountain – Kennesaw, GA
Martin Luther King, Jr. – Atlanta, GA
Ocmulgee Mounds – Macon, GA
Trail Of Tears – AL,AR,GA,IL,KY,MO,NC,OK,TN