Is there an entrance fee for Freedom Riders National Monument?

NPS lists it as a fee-free park, so there is no entrance fee. Confirm on the official park page before your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Freedom Riders National Monument?

NPS lists pets as permitted on all 3 of its things to do here. Pets must be on a leash no longer than six feet where allowed and are not allowed in public buildings, with service animals excepted.

Where are the visitor centers?

NPS lists 2 visitor centers. One is the Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot at 1031 Gurnee Avenue. The other is the interim center at 1330 Quintard Avenue.

What should I wear when visiting?

NPS suggests light clothing, comfortable shoes and sunscreen in summer, and a light jacket in spring and fall.

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Freedom Riders National Monument: fees, hours, camping and when to visit

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on National Park Service data. Published by Humblebee.

Entrance fee: None^[1]
Visitor centers: 2^[2]

Freedom Riders National Monument is a National Park System unit in Alabama^[3]. NPS lists it as fee-free, so there is no entrance fee^[1].

Entrance fees and passes

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for Freedom Riders National Monument^[1]. Some tours, campgrounds or permits inside a park can still have their own fees.

When to visit and hours

NPS lists 2 visitor centers for the monument, the Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot and the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce^[2]. The depot is at 1031 Gurnee Avenue^[4]. The interim visitor center is inside the Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitor Center at 1330 Quintard Avenue, where NPS says visitors have 24/7 access to an interactive kiosk and passport stamps in the vestibule^[5]. NPS lists an exception to the depot hours for a 65th Anniversary Event on 2027-05-09^[4]. NPS describes hot, humid summers and wet, cold winters, and says spring and fall temperatures can drop suddenly^[6]. Check the official park page for current hours before you go.

Pets and dogs

The national NPS pet rule says pets must be kept in a crate or cage, or on a leash of six feet or less, where they are allowed^[7]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, with service animals excepted^[7]. NPS lists pets as permitted on all 3 of its things to do here, and each park can close more areas to pets^[8]^[7].

Before you go

NPS lists no entrance fee, but fees and hours can change, so confirm on the official park page^[1].
NPS lists guided tours, self-guided auto tours, a junior ranger program and museum exhibits^[9].
In summer, NPS suggests light clothing, comfortable shoes, sunscreen and plenty of fluids^[6].
Bring a light jacket in spring and fall^[6].

Questions people ask

Is there an entrance fee for Freedom Riders National Monument?: NPS lists it as a fee-free park, so there is no entrance fee^[1]. Confirm on the official park page before your trip.
Are dogs allowed at Freedom Riders National Monument?: NPS lists pets as permitted on all 3 of its things to do here^[8]. Pets must be on a leash no longer than six feet where allowed and are not allowed in public buildings, with service animals excepted^[7].
Where are the visitor centers?: NPS lists 2 visitor centers^[2]. One is the Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot at 1031 Gurnee Avenue^[4]. The other is the interim center at 1330 Quintard Avenue^[5].
What should I wear when visiting?: NPS suggests light clothing, comfortable shoes and sunscreen in summer, and a light jacket in spring and fall^[6].

Facts and sources

NPS lists Freedom Riders National Monument as a fee-free park: there is no entrance fee. National Park Service
Visitor centers listed by NPS: 2 (Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot, Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce). National Park Service
Freedom Riders National Monument is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Monument) in Alabama. National Park Service
Operating hours, Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot: The historic Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot, located at 1031 Gurnee Avenue. This is the Greyhound Depot the Freedom Riders attempted to integrate on May 14, 1961. Listed exceptions: 65th Anniversary Event... National Park Service
Operating hours, Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center: Please visit the Freedom Riders National Monument Interim Visitor Center, located at the Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitor Center (1330 Quintard Avenue). 24/7 access to interactive... National Park Service
NPS weather and seasons overview for Freedom Riders National Monument. National Park Service
National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
NPS lists 3 things to do at Freedom Riders National Monument: Explore the Freedom Riders Story, Junior Ranger, Drive Through Anniston Civil Rights History. Pets permitted on 3 of them (Explore the Freedom Riders Story, Junior Ranger, Drive Through Anniston... National Park Service
Activities NPS lists for Freedom Riders National Monument: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits. National Park Service

Fees and hours are what NPS lists in its data at the snapshot date. They change: tell readers to confirm on the official park page before a trip. Visits are NPS recreation visits (counted entries, not unique people). Use them only for this park's own months and years, never to rank parks. Campground list and site counts come from NPS and Recreation.gov records. Count fields can differ slightly between the two. The pet rule is the national baseline (36 CFR 2.15). The park may close more areas to pets. Do not claim specific trails allow dogs unless a fact says so.