Flag Day brings free admission to national parks across Utah and the U.S.

Arches National Park. Photo: Ben Stiefel // Unsplash

UTAH — Looking for a low-cost outdoor adventure this weekend? Flag Day on Sunday, June 14, is one of the National Park Service’s designated fee-free days, giving visitors free access to national parks and monuments across the country.

To celebrate Flag Day, which commemorates the adoption of the United States flag in 1777, all National Park Service sites that normally charge an entrance fee will waive admission costs for the day, allowing visitors to explore some of America’s most iconic landscapes and historic sites at no charge.

Utah residents have no shortage of destinations to choose from. The state’s five national parks include Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion National Parks. Several national monuments and historic sites throughout Utah also participate in the fee waiver program.

The National Park Service notes that while entrance fees are waived on designated fee-free days, other costs such as camping reservations, guided tours, and special-use permits may still apply.

Flag Day is the third of 10 fee-free days offered by the National Park Service in 2026. The remaining fee-free dates this year include:

• 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

Visitors are encouraged to check park conditions, reservation requirements, and weather forecasts before heading out, as some popular destinations may experience heavy crowds.