Arizona State Parks and Trails is proud to offer free entrance to veterans, active duty military, and National Guard service members on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024 in gratitude for their service to our country.

"We honor the bravery and sacrifices of our nation's military members," said Arizona State Parks and Trails Executive Director Bob Broscheid. "We're proud to invite them to enjoy state parks on Veterans Day to relax, connect with nature, and have fun in Arizona's beautiful parks."

Arizona is home to over 30 state parks, offering places to explore and activities to enjoy for everyone. Whether it's getting on the water for a day of fishing, hitting the trails for a hike or mountain bike ride, or learning Arizona's history in the museums of our state historic parks, there are endless opportunities for adventure. Find a park, directions, hours, and other facility information, visit AZStateParks.com/Find-a-Park.

For free entry on November 11, service members and veterans must present their military identification at state park entrances. The offer applies to those accompanying the park with the veteran or service member, up to 4 adults. The fee-free day does not include tours at Kartchner Caverns State Park and Riordan Mansion State Historic Park, camping, or other fee-based programs. Tubac Presidio and Colorado River state historic parks are closed on Mondays. At McFarland State Historic Park, veterans can take time to sign in and write a special message in a memorial book. 

Year-round, Arizona State Parks and Trails provides a discount program for retired and disabled veterans. For more information on this discount, visit AZStateParks.com/passes.