When is entrance fee-free at Denali 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 but not a bus ticket. Transit bus tickets never include the entrance fee. Tour bus tickets DO include the $15 fee, and passholders can claim a refund of it at the Denali Bus Depot or Riley Creek Mercantile with pass, photo ID and reservation.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

The entrance fee is not included in the price of a transit bus ticket. In addition to purchasing a bus ticket, you will need to pay the individual entrance fee, purchase a pass, or bring your current annual or lifetime pass with you.

Official fee-free-day policy