In order to regulate the number of visitors at some popular national parks, the National Park Service has implemented an entry reservation system during peak visitation times. Although the rules vary from park to park, the reservations can all be made at www.recreation.gov. It’s important to note that national park entrance reservations are not available at the parks, and visitors who don’t have one will be turned away. And an entry reservation is required even if you have a national park pass. Entry reservations are not required if you have lodging, campground or tour reservations in the park. So plan ahead to avoid disappointment if one of these national parks is on your travel itinerary.

Arches National Park

Arches National Park requires visitors to purchase a timed entrance reservation for visits between April 1, 2024 and October 31, 2024. Arches National Park Institutes Timed Entry Reservation System

Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park continues its entrance reservation program in 2024. Reservations will be required for day-use visitors at the West Entrance, the Camas Entrance and Many Glacier Valley during the peak season. Entrance Permits Required for Glacier National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park

Due to the success of the entrance reservation program which was established in 2020, the program will continue in 2024. Visitors can purchase a reservation for the Bear Lake Corridor, which also includes the rest of the park; or get one for the park minus the Bear Lake Corridor Entrance reservations are required beginning May 24, 2024. National Park Entrance Permits Required for Rocky Mountain

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Carlsbad Caverns will continue its timed entry ticket reservation system in 2024. All visitors who want to visit the underground chambers in this national park are required to have a timed entry ticket. Timed entry tickets are not required to visit the park’s above-ground sites. Carlsbad Caverns Timed Entry Tickets Required

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite entrance reservations will be mandatory for peak visitation periods from April 13, 2024 to October 27, 2024. This is in addition to the entrance reservations required during peak viewing times for Horsetail Falls in February. For more information visit Yosemite Entrance Reservations Required in 2024

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