YOSEMITE VALLEY, Calif. — For five days in 2022, admission into U.S. National Parks will be waived. The first of these days is coming up on Jan. 17, with almost a dozen parks, monuments and areas participating in California.
Some of the parks where visitors can get in free include:
- Yosemite National Park
- Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
- Death Valley National Park
With the per-car fee usually between $30 to $35, visitors on these five days can be met with free entrance to any participating park.
The entrance fee waiver for Jan. 17 does not cover amenity or user fees for activities like camping, boat launches, transportation or special tours.
The four other free entrance days are as follows:
- April 16: First day of National Park Week
- Aug. 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
- Sept. 24: National Public Lands Day
- Nov. 11: Veterans Day
Read more about the free days by click here.
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