2023 Fee-Free Days

A list of fee-free days at state parks, national forests, national parks and other public lands for 2023.

Fee-free days for 2023 at state parks, national forests, national parks and other public lands have been announced. These are dates where you can park at trailheads or recreation facilities without paying an entry fee or having to display a pass. Consult the list below to find out which public lands are free on which days.

WTA encourages hikers to purchase the Northwest Forest Pass and Discover Pass. Revenue from these passes helps fund vital services at trailheads, recreational facilities and parks across the state. Fee-free days, however, are a great way to introduce new people to public lands and trails and provides opportunities for those who cannot afford to purchase a pass.

Not sure what pass you need on the other days of the year? Take a look at our passes and permits resource page.

FEDERAL AND STATE FEE-FREE DAYS FOR 2023

January 1 - New Year’s Day
Washington State Parks
Washington Department of Natural Resources
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

January 16 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Bureau of Land Management
National Park Service
U.S. Forest Service
Washington State Parks
Washington Department of Natural Resources
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

February 20 - President’s Day
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Forest Service

March 9 - Billy Frank Jr.’s Birthday
Washington State Parks
Washington Department of Natural Resources
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

March 19 - Washington State Parks’ Birthday
Washington State Parks
Washington Department of Natural Resources
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

April 22 - Earth Day
Washington State Parks
Washington Department of Natural Resources
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
National Park Service (first day of National Park Week)

June 10 - National Get Outdoors Day
U.S. Forest Service
Washington State Parks
Washington Department of Natural Resources
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

June 11 - Free Fishing Day
Washington State Parks
Washington Department of Natural Resources
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

June 19 - Juneteenth
Bureau of Land Management
Washington State Parks
Washington Department of Natural Resources
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

August 4 - Great American Outdoors Day
Bureau of Land Management
National Park Service

September 23 - National Public Lands Day
Bureau of Land Management
National Park Service
U.S. Forest Service
Washington State Parks
Washington Department of Natural Resources
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

October 10 - World Mental Health Day
Washington State Parks
Washington Department of Natural Resources
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

November 11 - Veterans Day
Bureau of Land Management
National Park Service
U.S. Forest Service
Washington State Parks
Washington Department of Natural Resources
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

November 25 - Autumn Day
Washington State Parks
Washington Department of Natural Resources
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife