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Fee-free day: Veterans Day | Jewel Cave NM

Visit Jewel Cave National Monument on November 11 for the fee-free day marking Veterans Day. Cave tour tickets are still required, and availability is limited.

This is a date-based listing, not a promise of continuous tours. Check with the park for the day’s tour schedule and ticket arrangements before traveling. NPS lists this 2026 fee-free day for U.S. citizens and residents; reservation or other service fees may still apply.

Start at the visitor center at 11149 U.S. Highway 16, west of Custer. Call 605-673-8300 for current tour information. Fully enclosed shoes are required on cave tours.

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