With Four Additional Days in 2023
GLEN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, Arizona/Utah – Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will join national parks across the country in waiving entrance fees on five days in 2023:
- Monday, January 16: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Saturday, April 22: First day of National Park Week
- Friday, August 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
- Saturday, September 23: National Public Lands Day
- Saturday, November 11: Veterans Day
The free entrance day on January 16 is also a federal holiday that honors Martin Luther King Jr. and is a National Day of Service that celebrates his life and legacy. For more information: https://www.nationalservice.gov/serve-your-community/mlk-day-service
Other Parks That Are Free To The Public Include:
Zion National Park
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
Cedar Breaks
Capitol Reef
Canyonlands
Bryce Canyon
And Arches National Park
The fee waiver includes entrance fees only. Other fees such as camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included in the fee waiver. Park entrance fees at Glen Canyon are usually $30 for one private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers, for one-to-seven-days.
Prior to visiting, visitors are encouraged to be aware of current park alerts available here: https://www.nps.gov/glca/planyourvisit/conditions.htm. More safety information is available here: https://www.nps.gov/glca/planyourvisit/safety.htm
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area’s 1.25-million-acres stretch from Lees Ferry in Arizona to the Orange Cliffs of southern Utah, encompassing scenic vistas, geologic wonders, proposed wilderness areas, and a vast panorama of human history. The park wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable visit.
-NPS-
Photo: Scenic Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. NPS Photo
More information is available on each park’s website: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area or Rainbow Bridge National Monument
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