Is there an entrance fee at National Park of American Samoa?

NPS lists it as a fee free park with no entrance fee. NPS also says visiting needs no fees and no reservations.

When is the visitor center open?

NPS lists the visitor center as open on weekdays between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm. NPS lists it as closed on weekends and federal holidays, with exceptions noted by NPS.

Which month had the most visits in 2025?

April was the busiest month in 2025 with 9,866 recreation visits.

Are dogs allowed at National Park of American Samoa?

NPS lists pets as permitted on 5 of its 9 things to do. Where allowed, pets must be on a leash no longer than six feet or crated.

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National Park of American Samoa: fees, hours, camping and when to visit

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

Entrance fee: None^[1]
Busiest month (2025): April^[2]
Recreation visits, 2025: 43,258^[3]
Visitor centers: 1^[4]

National Park of American Samoa is a unit of the National Park System in American Samoa^[5]. NPS lists it as a fee free park with no entrance fee^[1].

Entrance fees and passes

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

When to visit and hours

NPS says the park is open every hour of the day all year, though some areas may be temporarily closed for trail upkeep or safety^[6]. The visitor center and park store opens on weekdays between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm^[6]. NPS lists it as closed on weekends and federal holidays, with exceptions noted by NPS^[6]. The climate is tropical, warm and humid, and rain showers can be brief or last all day^[7]. NPS describes a longer wet season from October to May and a slightly cooler, drier season from June to September^[7]. In 2025 the busiest month was April with 9,866 recreation visits^[2]. The quietest month was October with 0 recreation visits^[2].

Recreation visits counted by the National Park Service in each month of 2025. The busiest month, April, is highlighted^[2].

Show visits by month

Month, 2025	Recreation visits
January	2,948
February	6,056
March	2,480
April	9,866
May	2,513
June	695
July	9,078
August	1,350
September	7,104
October	0
November	252
December	916

Show visits by year

Year	Recreation visits
2021^[3]	8,495
2022^[3]	1,887
2023^[3]	12,135
2024^[3]	22,567
2025^[3]	43,258

Pets and dogs

Under the national NPS pet rule, pets must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet where they are allowed^[8]. They are not allowed in public buildings or on designated swimming beaches, with service animals excepted^[8]. NPS lists pets as permitted on 5 of its 9 things to do, including Tuafanua Trail and Mount Alava Trail^[9]. The park can close more areas to pets^[8].

Before you go

NPS says visiting needs no fees and no reservations^[6].
Check the official park page before a trip, since hours and conditions change.
Some areas may close temporarily for maintenance or safety^[6].
Expect frequent rain showers and humid weather^[7].

Questions people ask

Is there an entrance fee at National Park of American Samoa?: NPS lists it as a fee free park with no entrance fee^[1]. NPS also says visiting needs no fees and no reservations^[6].
When is the visitor center open?: NPS lists the visitor center as open on weekdays between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm^[6]. NPS lists it as closed on weekends and federal holidays, with exceptions noted by NPS^[6].
Which month had the most visits in 2025?: April was the busiest month in 2025 with 9,866 recreation visits^[2].
Are dogs allowed at National Park of American Samoa?: NPS lists pets as permitted on 5 of its 9 things to do^[9]. Where allowed, pets must be on a leash no longer than six feet or crated^[8].

Facts and sources

NPS lists National Park of American Samoa as a fee-free park: there is no entrance fee. National Park Service
NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 8,495, 2022: 1,887, 2023: 12,135, 2024: 22,567, 2025: 43,258. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
Visitor centers listed by NPS: 1 (Visitor Center and Park Store). National Park Service
National Park of American Samoa is a unit of the U.S. National Park System in American Samoa. National Park Service
Operating hours, National Park of American Samoa: * The National Park of American Samoa is open 24-hours per day, year round, including holidays. However, some areas of the park maybe temporarily closed due to trail maintenance and/or safety measures. * No... National Park Service
NPS weather and seasons overview for National Park of American Samoa. 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 9 things to do at National Park of American Samoa: Tuafanua Trail, Mount Alava Trail, Lower Sauma Ridge Trail, Pola Island Trail, Upper Sauma Ridge Trail, Fruit Bat Watching, Snorkeling, Take a boat ride to Aunu'u, Birdwatching on Lower Sauma... 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.