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Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
August 4, 2022
One event on September 24, 2022 at 12:00 am
One event on November 11, 2022 at 12:00 am
Come experience the national parks! On five days in 2022, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee, including Palm Desert’s neighbor to the north, Joshua Tree National Park, will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2022:
January 17: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
April 16: First day of National Park Week
August 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
September 24: National Public Lands Day
November 11: Veterans Day
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Planning a trip, or just arrived? The Palm Desert Visitor Services staff is ready to help you find your happy place. We're open inside Palm Desert Public Library where you can browse our brochures, guides and maps, and ask for assistance and advice.
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is also available by phone, email or the chat function in the lower right hand of this screen to answer any questions you may have.
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Thursday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed major holidays
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