In honor of Juneteenth on June 19, 2025, the National Park Service will offer free admission to visitors at all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee. That means you can save money on parking, entrance fees, and museums all over the United States, including some of the most scenic destinations in and around the Bay Area.
2025 Free National Park Days
Juneteenth is the third of six national park days offered this year, chosen in honor of special holidays or significant historical dates. The next one won’t happen until August, so make sure you take advantage of the free entrance day coming up on Thursday, June 19th.
- Jan. 20: Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday
- Apr. 19: First day of National Park Week
- June 19: Juneteenth
- Aug. 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
- Sept. 27: National Public Lands Day
- Nov. 11: Veterans Day
NPS sites and parks to visit around the Bay Area
While hundreds of NPS sites will offer free admission on June 19th, San Franciscans may take advantage of this deal to visit some absolute gems in NorCal. Here are a few to consider visiting:
- San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park – This NPS site is found right here on San Francisco’s Hyde Street Pier, where you can board historic ships including the U.S.S. Pampanito, a U.S. Navy submarine.
- Muir Woods National Monument – Hike through an expansive forest of old growth redwoods in this famous Bay Area forest. Most of the six miles of trails are boardwalked or asphalted, making for easier walking conditions. You can reach Muir Woods in about 40 minutes by car from SF.
- Pinnacles National Park – This fascinating rocky landscape was born from volcanoes sixty million years ago, and it’s a scenic destination for nature lovers to explore steep ravines, caves, towering rock walls, and canyons. The park is located in Salinas Valley, about 2.5 hours from SF by car.
🌐 Visit the NPS website to learn more about 2025 free entrance days.