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Plan a free outdoor day on Sunday, October 11, 2026. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service lands that normally charge an entrance fee are waiving admission for the first Sunday of National Wildlife Refuge Week.
1. What’s Free
Entrance fees are waived on October 11, 2026, at national wildlife refuges and other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service lands that normally charge admission.
2. How to Get Free Admission
Visit a participating fee-charging refuge on October 11. No special coupon is required for the entrance-fee waiver.
3. When It’s Available
The fee-free day is Sunday, October 11, 2026, during National Wildlife Refuge Week.
4. What’s Included
The offer covers normal entrance fees at participating Fish & Wildlife Service lands that charge admission.
5. What’s Not Included
The entrance-fee waiver does not cover separate concessionaire charges or permit fees for activities such as hunting, fishing, or special tours.
6. Who Can Use It
The fee-free admission day is open to visitors of all ages at participating locations.
7. Before You Go
Check the individual refuge page before traveling for operating hours, alerts, closures, and any activity-specific fees.
8. Freebie Tip
Because this is a one-day nationwide fee waiver, save the date and choose your refuge ahead of time so you can make the most of the free admission day.