When is entrance fee-free at Kenai Fjords 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. The park explicitly states it does not sell or require any park pass, so do not send visitors here to buy one. A pass does not cover public use cabin reservations.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

Kenai Fjords National Park does not sell or require any park passes. You can learn more about the passes for other locations from the National Park Service and other federal agencies on the main NPS page.

Official fee-free-day policy