Admission to U.S. national parks will be free for six days in 2024. Take your dog to pet-friendly national parks, monuments, and historic sites during this time.
Is your dog or cat hoping to visit a pet-friendly national park this year? If so, we have great news for you! The National Park Service has Free admission for 6 days 2024. On these dates, entrance fees will be waived at all national parks, monuments, and sites across the United States.
Free entry to national parks is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy some of the country’s most spectacular scenery and important historical sites without paying a dime.
Remember, there are 423 parks managed by the National Park Service in the U.S., and only 108 of them currently require an entrance fee, meaning there are hundreds of places you and your pet can visit for free, every day of the year.
But if you plan on visiting some of the country’s most popular parks, such as Acadia, Arches, Grand Canyon, Glacier or Yellowstone, entrance fees can be as much as $35 per vehicle.
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National Park Pets
It’s also important to know that many national parks have strict rules prohibiting pets on the trails. Before planning your visit, check our blog for tips on exploring many of the national parks we’ve visited with dogs, and check the park’s website for the latest pet rules to see how far you and your pet can go together.
Luckily, there are a few national parks where it’s super easy to bring your dog along — learn more about them in our article on pet-friendly national parks in the USA.
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National Park Free Days 2024
Mark your calendar and be sure to take advantage of these 2024 National Parks Free Entry Dates.
If you plan on visiting several national parks this year, it may be worth the investment. Annual PassFor $80, you get access to hundreds of federal recreational sites for a year.
Free annual passes are also offered to certain groups, including active duty U.S. military personnel and their dependents, all U.S. fourth-year students, and U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Additionally, U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 and older can purchase an annual pass for $20 or a lifetime senior pass for $80.
National Parks Bark Ranger Program
In some national parks, your pet can even become a BARK ranger. The BARK ranger program was originally introduced to educate pet visitors about the rules of the park, but has quickly become popular with visitors collecting badges for their pets.
Learn more about the 60 national parks where your pup can become a bark ranger.
Read more⇒ National Parks Bark Ranger Program
We hope this information helps you plan a great adventure in the national parks with your pet travel companion.
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