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National Parks Lift Reservation Requirements for 2026 Peak Seasons

2/23/2026

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The National Park Service announced that Arches National Park, Glacier National Park, and Yosemite National Park will not require advance reservations during peak seasons in 2026.
Kevin Lilly, acting assistant secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks, emphasized the aim to boost accessibility.
Arches and Yosemite will end timed-entry, while Glacier will manage congestion in high-demand areas.
Rocky Mountain National Park will maintain its reservation system from late May to mid-October.

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The National Park Service announced that Arches National Park, Glacier National Park, and Yosemite National Park will not require advance reservations during peak seasons in 2026.
Kevin Lilly, acting assistant secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks, emphasized the aim to boost accessibility.
Arches and Yosemite will end timed-entry, while Glacier will manage congestion in high-demand areas.
Rocky Mountain National Park will maintain its reservation system from late May to mid-October.