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San Juan National Historic Site: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
San Juan National Historic Site is a National Park System unit in Puerto Rico[4]. NPS lists an entrance fee of $10 per person[5], and fees are cashless[6].
Entrance fees and passes
Fees as listed by the National Park Service. Fees change, so confirm on the park's official fees page before you go.
| Fee or pass | Price |
|---|---|
| Per Person[5] | $10 |
Entrance fee payment is cashless (card or mobile payment)[6].
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[7] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[7] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[7] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[7] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[7] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[7] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[7] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[7] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[7] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
NPS lists the site as open year-round[8]. It is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, and also on New Year's Day[8]. In 2025 the busiest month was March, with 165,092 recreation visits[1]. The quietest month was October, with 64,685 visits[1]. NPS describes a tropical climate with rain all year and a drier spell in April[9]. It also notes that hurricane season runs from June to November[9]. Sunset is around 4:30 PM on December 22nd and around 7 PM on June 22nd[9].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 131,091 |
| February | 133,700 |
| March | 165,092 |
| April | 142,587 |
| May | 107,155 |
| June | 131,246 |
| July | 138,443 |
| August | 90,333 |
| September | 67,850 |
| October | 64,685 |
| November | 69,904 |
| December | 160,046 |
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[10]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, though service animals are excepted[10]. NPS marks pets as permitted at 6 of the things to do listed here, including El Morro and Castillo San Cristobal - Plaza Norzagaray[11].
Before you go
- Bring a card or phone for payment, because NPS says entrance fees here are cashless[6].
- The $10 per person fee is noted by NPS as valid for 24 hours and for both fortifications[5].
- NPS lists the Resident Annual Pass at $80 and the Senior Annual Pass at $20[7].
- NPS shows reservations required for 6 of the things to do listed[11].
- Fees and hours change, so confirm on the official park page before you go.
Questions people ask
- How much is the entrance fee at San Juan National Historic Site?
- NPS lists $10 per person, valid for 24 hours and for both fortifications[5]. Payment is cashless[6].
- What is the best time to visit San Juan National Historic Site?
- In 2025 the quietest month was October with 64,685 visits and the busiest was March with 165,092[1]. NPS notes a drier spell in April[9].
Facts and sources
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 798,188, 2022: 1,027,264, 2023: 1,314,819, 2024: 1,329,728, 2025: 1,402,132. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 1 (San Juan NHS Visitor Center). National Park Service
- San Juan National Historic Site is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Historic Site) in Puerto Rico. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Per Person: $10. National Park Service
- Entrance fees at San Juan National Historic Site are cashless (cards or mobile payment, no cash) according to NPS. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- Operating hours, San Juan National Historic Site: San Juan National Historic Site is open year-round except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Listed exceptions: Closed on Thanksgiving Day 2026-11-26 to 2026-11-26 (closed); Closed on... National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for San Juan National Historic Site. 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 6 things to do at San Juan National Historic Site: Castillo San Cristobal - Plaza Norzagaray, Capilla de Nuestra Señora de los Navegantes, Castillo San Cristobal - Plaza Santa Teresa, El Morro, Bateria del Carmen, Fort San Felipe del Morro,... National Park Service