Fees & Passes

Free

No entrance pass required

An entrance pass is not required to access Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site.

Other National Park Service sites may require an entrance pass or fee. Depending on your trip plans, an interagency pass may save you money.

Free No entrance pass required.

2026 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Come experience the national parks! 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:

• February 16: Presidents Day (Washington's Birthday)
• May 25: Memorial Day
• June 14: Flag Day/President Trump's birthday
• July 3–5: Independence Day weekend
• August 25: 110th Birthday of the National Park Service
• September 17: Constitution Day
• October 27: Theodore Roosevelt's birthday
• November 11: Veterans Day

 

Bookstore at Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site.

KNRI Staff

No entrance/admission fees are required at Knife River Indian Villages NHS.

We are FREE! Explore the visitor center, museum, earthlodge, and trails without cost.

School buses and tour buses are also free! If you are with a bus, please call ahead at 701-745-3300 so we can properly provide the best experience for your group.

 

Basic Information

Find out basic information about the park such as operating hours and current conditions.

Park Store

A link to the website where you can buy items when offsite. Various items sold like books, seeds, patches, passport stamp books, and more.

Become a Jr Ranger!

Interesting in becoming a Jr Ranger? You have options! Come to the park and ask a ranger, but if you cannot, call 701-745-3300.