• Winter sunrise, Kittatinny Ridge

    Delaware Water Gap

    National Recreation Area NJ,PA

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America the Beautiful Senior Pass

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands SENIOR Pass

Duration: Lifetime pass
Cost: $10.00
Available to: U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over

Providing admission to: Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance Fee or Standard Amenity Fee.

Providing admission for: the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free).

Possible Discounts: At some national parks (not this park), 50% discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50% reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires.

How to obtain a pass:
• apply in person with proof of your age at park headquarters and at visitor centers during operating hours
You do not have to buy this pass before you set out on your trip. Any park charging an entrance fee can also sell you an America the Beautiful Senior Pass upon presentation of proof of age and payment

How to pay in person:
• by cash or local check with identification; credit cards may not be used.

 

Acceptability of AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL passes in this park...
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area collects Expanded Amenity Fees,
(formerly called recreation use fees), not Entrance fees or Standard Amenity Fees.
As such, the fees at this park are not covered by (regular) America the Beautiful Annual Passes.
However, a 50% discount on the park's expanded amenity fees (for one day) and on the park's annual park pass will be given to holders of:
• American the Beautiful (ATB) Senior Passes (described on this page)/National Parks Golden Age Pass, and
• American the Beautiful (ATB) Access Passes/National Parks Golden Access Pass.

Annual park passes covering expanded amenity fees in this park

 

Further information about America the Beautiful Passes
Frequently Asked Questions about:
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Federal Government recreation website

Did You Know?

A series of arm patches

... that Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area includes lands which once belonged to 5 New Jersey boy scout camps. Private and religious camps also flourished along the riverbanks that are now part of the park at sites such as Turn Farm PA, Coppermine Inn NJ, and Coppermine Hiking Area NJ. More...