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Michigan state parks free days 2026
The Recreation Passport is waived on Michigan's two Free Fishing Weekends, and in recent years on the day after Thanksgiving.
At a glance
Free days Regular day-use fee: Recreation Passport ($11 with plate renewal; $9 daily nonresident)
Free days
- Feb 14Winter Free Fishing Weekend (through Feb 15)Passed
- Jun 13Three Free Weekend (through June 14)Passed
- Nov 27Day after ThanksgivingExpected
Confirmed = announced for this year. Expected = a yearly tradition not yet announced; check before you go.
Source: michigan.gov · checked Sunday, November 1, 2026
National parks in Michigan
The next national park fee-free day is Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day). It applies at national parks and monuments in Michigan too. All national park free days.