Explore federal Public Lands across the U.S. for free today!
In honor of President’s Day, there are no entrance fees to federal public lands. Presidents' Day started as Washington's Birthday, a federal holiday in 1879 honoring the first U.S. President, celebrated on his Feb. 22 birthday; the 1968 Uniform Monday Holiday Act moved it to the third Monday in February, placing it between Washington's (Feb. 22) and Lincoln's (Feb. 12) birthdays, leading to the popular name "Presidents' Day" to honor all presidents, though the official name remains "Washington's Birthday"
Most of the sites managed by the National Park Service are free to visit, but some require an entrance pass. You may also need a reservation at a few high-traffic sites.
America the Beautiful Lands Pass
Frequent visitors, seniors, military, and others may save money on entrance fees with an America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, also known as an America the Beautiful or interagency pass. Review all pass options below and decide which pass is best for you.