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Maryland state parks free days 2026
No free admission days announced for 2026. Some busy parks now need day-use reservations.
At a glance
No free days announced Regular day-use fee: $3 to $5 per person
Military veterans have had free day-use admission since 2017.
Source: dnr.maryland.gov · checked Sunday, November 1, 2026
National parks in Maryland
The next national park fee-free day is Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day). It applies at national parks and monuments in Maryland too. All national park free days.
Our Maryland park guides
Independent guides to local and state parks in Maryland: hours, fees, trails and tips.