National Park Service : Free Entrance to National Parks for Veterans and Gold Star Families

National Park Service

Today: Free Entrance to National Parks for Veterans and Gold Star Families

including standard amenity fees

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Beginning on Veterans Day, November 11, 2020, Gold Star Families and U.S. military veterans receive Free access to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks, wildlife refuges and forests. The Free access program is a way to thank America’s veterans and Gold Star families for their support of our country and to encourage them to explore recreational opportunities on their public lands and waters.

The entrance fee waiver does not cover expanded amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, transportation, special recreation permits or special tours. Free access for veterans and Gold Star Families will continue indefinitely, unless the Secretarial Order is amended, superseded, or revoked.