Lifetime Passes

Lifetime passes are available to U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents. Some restrictions apply. Passes are non-transferable and are obtained in person at any Federal Recreation Area.

 

Interagency Senior Pass
$10. Valid for life.
This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. This pass provides access to, and use of Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee*. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder plus 3 adults at per person fee areas.
Frequently Asked Questions.  

 

Interagency Access Pass
Free. Valid for life.
This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Documentation is required to obtain the pass. Acceptable documentation includes: statement by licensed physician; document issued by a Federal agency such as the Veteran's Administration, Social Security Disability Income or Supplemental Security Income; or document issued by a state agency. This pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee*. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle areas and the pass holder plus 3 adults at per person fee areas.
Frequently Asked Questions. 

 

*Does not cover special use fees such as cave tours, bus transportation, guided tours, etc., there are some NPS units which can only be entered upon payments of such use fees.

*Admits holder, spouse, children, and parents where entry is made by means other than private noncommercial vehicle or Commercial tour vehicle. Passes and Passports are nontransferable. This schedule is subject to change.

For additional details on any of the Interagency passes, check out the National Park Service passes website.

 

Golden Age Passport: DISCONTINUED. This pass has been discontinued and replaced by the Interagency Senior pass. The Golden Age Passport will remain VALID throughout the lifetime of the holder. If the pass holder wishes to upgrade to the Interagency Senior Pass, they may do so in person at any Federal Recreation Area. The cost to upgrade is $10.00 from a plastic Golden Age Passport or FREE from a paper Golden Age Passport.

Golden Access Passport: DISCONTINUED. This pass has been discontinued and replaced by the Interagency Access Pass. The Golden Access Passport will remain VALID throughout the lifetime of the holder. If the pass holder wishes to upgrade to the Interagency Access Pass, they may do so in person at any Federal Recreation Area. The cost to upgrade is FREE from a paper or plastic Golden Access Passport.