When is entrance fee-free at White Sands 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

An America the Beautiful pass covers the White Sands entrance fee. It does not cover special use fees such as interpretive program fees. White Sands has no timed-entry or reservation system, so there is nothing for a pass to fail to cover on that front. Resident Annual $80.00, Non-Resident Annual $250.00, Senior Annual $20.00, Senior Lifetime $80.00.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to US citizens and residents (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:

Official fee-free-day policy