when to visit the national parks for

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Travelers often ask when is the best time to visit a national park.

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There are 63 national parks in the united states

41 national parks charge an entrance fee

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Entrance fees for the parks that charge vary from $5 to $35.

Although any day in a national park is fantastic, we will reveal the five best days to visit in 2023.

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January 16

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april 22

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August 4

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september 23

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november 11

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when to visit the national parks for

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Travelers often ask when is the best time to visit a national park.

There are 63 national parks in the united states

41 national parks charge an entrance fee

Entrance fees for the parks that charge vary from $5 to $35.

Although any day in a national park is fantastic, we will reveal the five best days to visit in 2023.

January 16

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

april 22

First Day of National Park Week

August 4

Great American Outdoors Day

september 23

National Public Lands Day

november 11

Veterans Day

Which national parks do not collect entrance fees? click below for more details.