Not all national parks charge for entry. These 12 are free.
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From Great Smoky Mountains to North Cascades, here are 12 national parks you can drive to and visit without paying an entry fee.
America’s most popular national parks have gotten much more expensive for foreign tourists to visit with the introduction of “America-first” pricing.
However, hundreds of “parks” within the National Park System offer free entry, regardless of residency.
“Throughout the country, there's more than 430 national parks, so they're often closer than people think,” National Park Service spokesperson Kathy Kupper said, referring to the various sites ranging from national battlefields to national seashores. "There's at least one in every state ... Each one is important to the American story. Each one tells a chapter.”
Most are free to enter – including a third of the 63 parks with national park in their name. However, travelers who are trying to pinch pennies should note that some “free” parks are expensive to reach, while others charge fees for certain experiences.
Here are 12 national parks that you can drive to and visit for free all year-round.
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