Entrance Fees
De Soto National Memorial is free to the public. Donations are accepted and help support park operations.
Groups tours to the park are welcome free of charge. However, groups tours must register at least 30 days in advance by calling (941)792-0458 ext. 108.
Park Passes
The new America the Beautiful park passes will be available at De Soto National Memorial starting January 2, 2007. Please call (941)792-0458, ext. 105, to confirm availability of passes before you visit the park. To learn more about the pass program, please click here.
All National Parks Passes, Golden Eagle, Golden Eagle Hologram, Golden Access and Golden Age Passports will continue to be honored according to the provisions of the pass. Only paper Golden Age and Access Passports may be exchanged free of charge for new plastic passes.
Recreational information for all Federal agencies can be found at www.recreation.gov.
Special Use Fees
De Soto National Memorial does require a fee and a permit for special, one time uses of the park. To learn more about the following special use categories, please contact us with the date, time, and details of your proposed event:
- Weddings
- Memorial Services
- Photography and Cinematography
- Corporate Activities
- Activities Outside Regular Business Hours
- Miscellaneous
Use of park grounds for commercial activities requires an Incidental Business Permit before any business activity is planned or executed within park grounds. Contact us for details.
Conducting research studies on park grounds also requires a permit before the activity may take place. Contact us with the details of the proposed investigation.
Conducting an activity on park grounds without a permit is an offense that will result in the immediate suspension of the activity and a possible citation.
