2026 FREE ENTRANCE DAYS IN THE NATIONAL PARKS

Mark your calendars! In 2026, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are offering free entry days on select dates, allowing visitors to explore the breathtaking landscapes, towering giant sequoias, and rugged wilderness without an entrance fee. Take advantage of these special opportunities to reconnect with nature and create unforgettable memories.

National Parks Fee-free Dates in 2026

February 16
May 25
June 14
July 3-5 -
August 25
September 17
October 27
November 11

*Note that non-residents will need to pay the required entrance fee.

Ride the Sequoia Shuttel from Visalia

Visitors to Visalia can ride the Sequoia Shuttle to Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park. The shuttle operates from Memorial Day in May to Labor Day in September seven days a weeks with two departure times daily. For convenience, shuttle pick-up locations are near most Visalia hotels. Once inside the park, the internal shuttle takes visitors to all the top sites.

2026 National Park Pass Fees

A visit to one of America's spectacular national parks is still one of the best values for travelers from across the globe. Changes in 2026 to the pricing structure for non-citizens will see those costs go up but travelers that plan their itinerary to include visits to multiple parks will make the best use of their America the Beautiful pass.

U.S. Citizens:
Most pricing remains the same as 2025.

Non-residents:
The fees for non-residents to enter national parks has changed.

Nonresidents of the United States

A new America the Beautiful Non-Resident Annual Pass will be available for $250 and will cover up to 4 adults in the vehicle. All other America the Beautiful passes will be for US citizens and residents only.
Free entrance days will only apply to US citizens and residents. Nonresidents must pay entrance and any nonresident fees unless they have the Non-Resident Annual Pass.

Check the National Park Service website for complete details on passes and entry pricing.