There will be seven fee-free days at Shenandoah National Park in 2021. Six of the days celebrate significant national events and all national parks will waive their entrance fees on those days. The seventh day, Neighbor Appreciation Day, is a special fee-free day for Shenandoah National Park alone.
Shenandoah National Park fee-free days for 2021 are:
● Monday, January 18 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
● Saturday, April 17 – First Day of National Park Week/National Junior Ranger Day
● Saturday, June 19 – Neighbor Appreciation Day
● Wednesday, August 4: One year anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
● Wednesday, August 25 – National Park Service Birthday
● Saturday, September 25 – National Public Lands Day
● Thursday, November 11 – Veterans Day
The entrance fee waiver for the fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping or special tours. Shenandoah National Park’s entrance fee is normally $30 per vehicle, $25 per motorcycle and $15 per individual providing entry for seven consecutive days.
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| Shenandoah National Park overlook |
With over 200,000 acres of protected lands, Shenandoah National Park is one of the most popular outdoor destinations in Virginia.
The park is known for its cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, wildflowers, and quiet woodlands and other habitats.
Old Rag is the most popular destination in Shenandoah National Park. The mountain is popular with hikers, climbers, and explorers.
Shenandoah National Park is within a two or three hour drive from Washington, D.C., Hampton Roads, and other metropolitan areas.
In 1976, Congress designated 79,579 acres of Shenandoah National Park as Wilderness under the Eastern Wilderness Areas Act.
The Shenandoah National Park smartphone app allows users to explore the park with detailed maps, self-guided digital tours, points of interest, and park information.
For more information, visit the Shenandoah National Park website: https://www.nps.gov/shen/
