Park guides
Plain explanations of 2026 entrance fees, passes, the nonresident fee, fee-free days, crowds and hiking safely, each sourced to nps.gov.
GuideAmerica the Beautiful pass 2026$80 resident and $250 nonresident pass, coverage and buying.GuideHiking in the heatTiming, water, salt and warning signs, from NPS rangers.GuideLeast crowded by monthQuieter parks for each season, from official counts.GuideFee-free days 2026All 2026 free entrance dates and what they cover.GuideNonresident fee 2026Which 11 parks charge it and how the $250 pass covers it.