Be sure to take advantage of these easy ways to save on your National Park Entrance Fees that include tips for how you can score FREE National Park Passes for 4th Graders, Veterans and Disabled!
Do you love scoring Deals and Freebies?
Well… I’ve got just the thing for you with these 6 tips for how you can score Discounted and Free National Park Passes to your favorite national parks!
The entrance fees charged to visit national parks can really add up. In fact, the entrance fees to visit many popular national parks can range from $25 – $35 dollars per day.
To help you save as much money as possible, I am giving you my top tips for saving money on national park entrance fees.
Does your family have a favorite National Park? These amazing deals can give you the excuse you’ve been looking for to go out and discover as many national parks as possible… and discover which one is your very favorite!
Cheap and Free National Park Passes
#1: Visit Your Favorite National Park on Free Entrance Days
Did you know that the National Park Service offers up to 6 Free Entrance Days each year?
The easiest way to save money on national park entrance fees is to simply visit when it’s FREE!
#2: Buy the American The Beautiful Interagency Annual Pass
If you plan on visiting any national park (or parks) for 3 days or more in the same year, it will almost always save you money when you buy the America The Beautiful Interagency Annual Pass for $80. This pass will give you unlimited access to most national parks for 1 year.
I buy the annual pass for my family almost every year. In addition to using the pass to explore new parks for the first time, we also love to use it to visit the Grand Canyon, Zion, Arches, Bryce Canyon, and Saguaro National Park as often as possible.
#3: Get The Lifetime Senior Pass
If you are 62 years or older, the savings get even better. You can buy a Lifetime Senior Pass for just $80!
#4: Your 4th Graders Can Visit National Parks for FREE!
Don’t forget about your 4th grader! If you have a 4th grader or know someone that does, make sure to have them sign up to receive their Free National Park Pass for 4th Graders! (valid for school or homeschool)
#5: Score a Free Military Pass for Active Duty, Reserve, Veterans and Gold Star Families
If you are a Veteran or a member of a Gold Star Family, you can sign up to receive a Free Interagency Annual Military Pass. This pass will give you and up to 3 more occupants in your same car Free National Park Access!
#6: Get The Free Access Pass!
If you have a permanent disability, or you know someone that does, be sure to take advantage of the Free Lifetime Access Pass!
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–> Bug Repellent to keep all those bugs away. Be extra frugal when you try one of these 17 DIY Bug Repellent Tricks. Having some repellent handy is a must when you stop to have a snack on the trail. You really don’t want your food to make you too popular with the flying insect world!
–> Take A Paper Map. Cell phone reception can be scarce when you are exploring a national park, so make sure to pack a Paper National Park Map!
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So what is your favorite park to visit with Cheap or FREE National Park Passes??
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