All U.S. national parks offer free entry on certain holidays every year – and we've got the schedule for 2024.

This offer includes entry at Everglades National Park and Dry Tortugas National Park, off Key West. 

(Everglades National Park/courtesy)

Schedule for 2025

These are the fee-free days at U.S. National Parks for this year:

• Jan. 20: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
• April 19: First day of National Park Week
• June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day
• Aug. 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
• Sept. 27: National Public Lands Day
• Nov. 11: Veterans Day

The National Park Service also reminds us that admission to many of our national parks, including Biscayne National Park in Miami, is always free. Click here for more information.

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South Florida scenic parks and natural areas

More nature centers, parks & more

• Free TurtleFest event at Juno Beach
• Free entry: Royal Palm Beach West Fest features family fun
• Nature programs at Gumbo Limbo in Boca include free activities
• Free & fun: Bike or walk the Palm Beach Lake Trail
• Sensory Saturdays at Manatee Lagoon, Riviera Beach
• Free birding field trips with the Tropical Audubon Society
• Get in Gear free monthly bike ride in North Miami
• Palm Beach International Boat Show
• Nature hikes, guided tours at Deering Estate in South Dade
• Free Homestead Trolley to the National Parks