When is entrance fee-free at Guadalupe Mountains 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

The America the Beautiful pass is accepted and covers the per-person entrance fee for the holder and accompanying occupants. It does not reserve a parking space, which is the real constraint at this park on busy weekends.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

2026 free entrance days listed: "February 16: Presidents Day," "May 25: Memorial Day," "June 14: Flag Day," "July 3-5: Independence Day weekend," "August 25: 110th Birthday of the National Park Service," "September 17: Constitution Day," "October 27," "November 11: Veterans Day."

Official fee-free-day policy