Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite: Teddy Roosevelt’s Bday 2026

is a federally designated Free Entrance Day at national parks across the country, timed to coincide with Teddy Roosevelt’s birthday. Both Muir Woods National Monument in Marin and Yosemite National Park are among the parks that waive their usual entry fees on this day. Muir Woods is an easy day trip from San Francisco — just across the Golden Gate Bridge — making this a particularly good opportunity for Bay Area residents to visit without the standard $15 per person admission. Yosemite requires more planning but is equally accessible for a longer day trip or overnight. Note that free entry does not waive the required timed entry reservations at Muir Woods or Yosemite — check the official park websites ahead of time to secure your spot before they fill up.