According to government figures, a record 143 million people will visit the state in 2024, including many to Florida’s national parks such as the Everglades.
But this year, for a limited time, state and U.S. residents will be able to visit these national parks for free.
The Department of the Interior (DOI) lists the Everglades, Biscayne, and Dry Tortugas as Florida’s three major national parks, but also includes other National Park Service sites such as preserves and monuments.
Free admission dates listed on the DOI are:
President’s Day (February 16, 2026)
Memorial Day (May 25, 2026)
Flag Day/President Trump’s Birthday (June 14, 2026)
Independence Day Weekend (July 3-5, 2026)
National Park Service 110th Anniversary (August 25, 2026)
Constitution Day (September 17, 2026)
Theodore Roosevelt’s Birthday (October 27, 2026)
Veterans Day (November 11, 2026)
The White House said President Trump is committed to making national parks more accessible, more affordable and more efficient for Americans.
Cost breakdown:
$80 for everyone
senior annual pass
Available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents age 62 and older
Price: $20
Senior Lifetime Pass
Available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents age 62 and older
Price: $80
military annual pass
Available to current U.S. military personnel and their dependents
Price: Free
Military Lifetime Pass
Available to Gold Star Family Members and Veterans
Price: Free
access pass
Available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents with permanent disabilities
Price: Free
4th class pass
Available to 4th grade students in the US
Price: Free
volunteer pass
250 hours of service available to volunteers at federal recreation sites.
Price: Free
In 2026, free admission on these days will only be available to U.S. citizens and residents. Non-residents will be charged standard admission fees and applicable non-resident fees.
“Implementing an America First Admissions Policy. U.S. residents will continue to enjoy affordable rates, while non-residents will pay higher fees to help care for and maintain America’s parks,” the Interior Department said.
