FREE National Park Pass for 4th Graders 🏕️🇺🇸
Hiking with our kiddo in Zion National Park ⛰️
Everything Families Need to Know on How To Get into National Parks FREE for 1 Year.
Did you know your 4th grader can unlock FREE access to hundreds of National Parks, monuments, forests, and federal lands across the United States for an entire year?! 🤯
And yes - homeschool families qualify too 👏
If your family loves:
🚐 RV trips
🥾 hiking adventures
🏕️ camping weekends
🌄 National Parks
🗺️ road trips
…this is one of the BEST family travel freebies available.
As a full-time RV family, we’re always looking for ways to make outdoor adventures more affordable -and this pass can save families hundreds of dollars in park entrance fees throughout the year 💸
Here’s everything you need to know before you grab yours 👇
What Is the Every Kid Outdoors Pass? 🌲
The Every Kid Outdoors program is a FREE federal lands pass available to all U.S. 4th graders.
The pass gives:
✅ FREE entry to participating National Parks
✅ Access to federal recreation lands
✅ Entry for the entire vehicle at many parks 🚗
✅ Coverage for the student + accompanying family members
The program was created to help kids explore America’s public lands and outdoor spaces 🌎
Who Qualifies? 👧🧒
The pass is available for:
✨ Traditional 4th graders
✨ Homeschool 4th grade equivalent students
✨ U.S. students during their 4th grade school year
Homeschool families absolutely qualify 🙌
How Long Is the Pass Valid? 📅
Sledding at White Sands National Park
🗓️ The pass is typically valid from September through the following August
That means families can use it during:
☀️ summer vacations
🍂 fall road trips
❄️ winter National Park visits
🌸 spring break adventures
What Parks Does It Work At? 🏔️
The pass works at:
🇺🇸 National Parks
🌲 National Forests
🏞️ National Monuments
🐎 National Wildlife Refuges
🏕️ Many federal recreation areas
Some of the most popular included parks:
✨ Zion National Park
✨ Yellowstone
✨ Grand Canyon
✨ Great Smoky Mountains
✨ Arches
✨ Bryce Canyon
✨ Rocky Mountain National Park
…and literally hundreds more!
Important Things Most Families Don’t Realize 👀
Before you head to the parks, there are a few VERY important details:
⚠️ Not every fee is covered
⚠️ Some parks still require reservations
⚠️ You need the PHYSICAL PRINTED pass
⚠️ The student does not always need to be present - but rules vary
⚠️ The pass often covers everyone in ONE vehicle 🚗
These little details can save you major headaches at park entrances 😅
How to Get the FREE Pass 🎟️
Families can apply online through the official Every Kid Outdoors website.
The process is SUPER easy:
1️⃣ Complete the online activity
2️⃣ Download and print the pass
3️⃣ Bring it on your adventures 🏕️
Official website:
https://www.everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm
Why We Love This Program ❤️
Hiking the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
One of the best parts of family travel is helping kids experience:
🌄 incredible landscapes
🦬 wildlife
🥾 hiking trails
🏞️ public lands
🔥 campfire memories
And this pass makes those experiences more accessible for families.
…it’s absolutely worth taking advantage of.
Final Tip Before You Go 👇
Apply before your next National Park trip 🇺🇸
And if you know another family with a 4th grader, send this to them - most parents have NO idea this program exists 👀
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