When is entrance fee-free at Hot Springs 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

There is no entrance fee for a pass to cover — no pass of any kind is needed to enter Hot Springs. The park sells a limited set of America the Beautiful passes (Access, 4th Grade, Military Annual, Military Veterans and Gold Star Families Lifetime) at the Fordyce Bathhouse for use at OTHER parks. The 2026 fee-free day list on this park's fees page applies to NPS sites that do charge a fee.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

An entrance pass is not required to access Hot Springs National Park. ... Please note: Only the Access, 4th Grade, Military (Annual), and Military Veterans and Gold Star Families Lifetime* passes are available in the Fordyce Bathhouse.

Official fee-free-day policy