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National Park of American Samoa: reservations, fees, camping and weather
National Park of American Samoa, American Samoa: what you need to book, what it costs, and when the weather is mildest. Checked November 2026.
Do you need a reservation to enter?
No entry reservation is mentioned on the park's fees page.
Fees and passes
No entrance fee is listed on the park's official fees page.
Non-US residents can buy the America the Beautiful Non-Resident Annual Pass ($250).
An America the Beautiful pass covers entrance at every national park. US citizens and residents get free entry on national park fee-free days.
Camping: how to book
Camping and permits differ by area; reservable sites and permits are booked on Recreation.gov. Many Recreation.gov campgrounds open on a rolling window months ahead and sell out within minutes; if yours is full, set up a cancellation alert.
Official planning pages
The park's own pages for the things that change: conditions, closures, camping and permits.
Key dates
- Wed 11 Nov 2026 National parks fee-free day: Veterans Day Confirmed
- December 2026 · exact dates not announced 2027 national park fee-free days announced Expected
Weather by month
| Month | Camping weather | Avg high | Avg low | Precip. | Snow | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor · 0 | 88°F | 78°F | 15.2 in | 0.0 in | 12 h 52 m |
| February | Poor · 0 | 88°F | 78°F | 13.7 in | 0.0 in | 12 h 34 m |
| March | Poor · 11 | 88°F | 78°F | 10.9 in | 0.0 in | 12 h 12 m |
| April | Poor · 11 | 88°F | 78°F | 11.3 in | 0.0 in | 11 h 47 m |
| May | Poor · 13 | 86°F | 78°F | 11.7 in | 0.0 in | 11 h 27 m |
| June | Good · 60 | 85°F | 78°F | 6.4 in | 0.0 in | 11 h 16 m |
| July | Fair · 54 | 85°F | 77°F | 7.5 in | 0.0 in | 11 h 20 m |
| August | Fair · 58 | 85°F | 77°F | 6.9 in | 0.0 in | 11 h 38 m |
| September | Fair · 45 | 86°F | 78°F | 8.0 in | 0.0 in | 12 h 02 m |
| October | Poor · 25 | 86°F | 78°F | 10.2 in | 0.0 in | 12 h 26 m |
| November | Poor · 8 | 87°F | 78°F | 12.1 in | 0.0 in | 12 h 47 m |
| December | Poor · 0 | 88°F | 78°F | 14.3 in | 0.0 in | 12 h 57 m |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at the Pago Pago WSO AP, AS AQ weather station (12 ft). Higher trails are colder; temperatures usually drop about 3–5°F per 1,000 ft. "Camping weather" is our simple score: best with highs of 62–82°F, nights above freezing and under 3 in of precipitation. It rates weather only, not road closures, snow on trails or crowds. Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th. About NOAA normals ↗
Questions
Do I need a reservation to enter National Park of American Samoa?
No entry reservation is mentioned on the park's fees page.
How much does it cost to enter National Park of American Samoa?
No entrance fee is listed on the park's official fees page. Non-US residents can buy the America the Beautiful Non-Resident Annual Pass ($250).
When is the weather mildest at National Park of American Samoa?
Using NOAA averages at the park's weather station, average highs are between 60°F and 85°F in July to August. March is warmest (about 88°F) and August has the coldest nights (about 77°F).
Sources: National Park of American Samoa fees and passes (nps.gov), NOAA station data. Rules change; always check the official park site before you go.
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