Fees & Passes

Changes to Entrance Fees and Passes in 2026

Learn about a few upcoming changes to entrance fees and passes for non-US residents and motorcycles that begin on January 1, 2026.

Free

No entrance pass required

An entrance pass is not required to access Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park.

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

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park does not charge an entrance fee. The Paterson Museum, a partner of the National Park Service, does not charge an admission fee but has a suggested donation of $2.00 per adult. For more information, contact the museum at 973-321-1260 or visit https://patersonmuseum.com/

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 everyone (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

Beginning in 2026, free entrance on these days will be for US citizens and residents only. Nonresidents will pay the regular entrance fee and any applicable nonresident fees.

 

You don't need to be a Secretary of the Treasury to afford a visit to National Parks!

NPS

America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass

We currently do not sell or provide America the Beautiful Passes at our location.

The nearest in-person sale location is Thomas Edison National Historical Park in West Orange, NJ.

As of January 1st, 2018, Morristown National Historical Park in Morristown, NJ will no longer sell the $20 Senior Annual/$80 Senior Lifetime/$80 Annual Passes. The free Military, Access, and 4th Grade Every Kid Outdoors Passes will still be available.