Which U.S. parks and monuments offer free entry this Juneteenth holiday?
Find out which parks and monuments you can visit for free during the Juneteenth holiday on June 19.
On June 19, visitors will be able to enter national parks and monuments, as well as other public lands, free of charge to celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
This event is part of "Free Free Days," a day promoted by the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) every year, providing free access to important sites like the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, and Yellowstone. On Juneteenth, attendees will be charged for additional services such as boat launches, camping, and other activities offered by the parks as part of their visitor experience.
Most U.S. National parks free on Juneteenth, some still charge fees
The parks that will have free admission are:
- Acadia National Park
- Arches National Park
- Glacier National Park
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Yosemite National Park
- Zion National Park
While the vast majority of parks will not charge admission for the holiday, there are some exceptions: Acadia National Park, which will charge between $20 and $35, and Badlands National Park, which will charge between $15 and $30.
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U.S. Parks offer free entry on 5 more dates in 2025, including Veterans Day
CNBC reported that there will be five other dates when visitors can visit parks and monuments in the United States for free.
The following days are:
- Wednesday, July 16 (Bureau of Land Management anniversary)
- Monday, August 4 (Great American Outdoors Day)
- Saturday, September 27 (National Public Lands Day)
- Sunday, October 12 (National Wildlife Refuge Week)
- Tuesday, November 11 (Veterans Day)
For this date, the NPS recommends that visitors take precautions and arrive early due to the high levels of crowding expected on the holiday.
