When is entrance fee-free at Death Valley in 2026?

Direct answer

February 16, 2026, May 25, 2026, June 14, 2026, July 3, 2026, July 4, 2026, July 5, 2026, August 25, 2026, September 17, 2026, October 27, 2026, November 11, 2026

Published dates

February 16, 2026
May 25, 2026
June 14, 2026
July 3, 2026
July 4, 2026
July 5, 2026
August 25, 2026
September 17, 2026
October 27, 2026
November 11, 2026

A pass covers the entrance fee only. It does not cover campground fees and does not open any of the flood-damaged roads that are closed.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

Death Valley National Park only accepts debit/credit cards or digital payments for entrance and campground fees.

Official fee-free-day policy