Fees & Reservations

Fort Washington Entrance Station

An NPS Photo

 

3-day Basic Entrance Fee

$5.00 per private* vehicle

$3.00 per individual: any person walking in, a bus passenger, or riding a bike.

Annual Passes

Fort Washington Park

$20.00 This pass is good for one full year from date of purchase. The pass is non-transferable and non-replaceable. Passes may be purchased at the entrance station during regular business hours. The pass admits the pass signer and any accompanying passengers in a private* vehicle if a park has a per vehicle entrance fee. Where a per person entrance fee is charged, the pass admits the pass signer, spouse, children and parents.

America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass-Annual Pass

$80.00 This pass is available to the general public and provides access to, and use of, Fee for a year, beginning from the date of sale. The pass admits the pass holder/s and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle areas and pass holder +3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 admitted free). The pass can be obtained in person at the park, by calling 1-888-ASK USGS, Ext. 1, or via the Internet at http://store.usgs.gov/pass.

America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass-Senior Pass

$10.00 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. The pass admits the pass holder/s and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle areas and pass holder +3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 admitted free). The pass can only be obtained in person at the park. The Senior Pass provides a 50 percent 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 percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires.

America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass

Free 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 a licensed physician; document issued by Federal agency such as the Veteran's Administration, Social Security Disability Income or Supplemental Security Income; or document issued by a State agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency. This pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity. The pass admits the pass holder/s and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle areas and pass holder +3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 admitted free). The pass can only be obtained in person at the park. The Senior Pass provides a 50 percent 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 percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires.

America the Beautiful- National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass-Volunteer Pass

Free This pass is volunteers acquiring 500 service hours on a cumulative basis. It provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance of Standard Amenity Fee for a year, beginning from the date of award. The pass admits 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). Contact (park VIP coordinator) at 301-763-4600 to learn about volunteer opportunities in Fort Washington Park.

*A private vehicle is defined as a noncommercial vehicle that is being used for private recreational purposes. This includes passenger automobiles, vans, campers, and company-owned vehicles that are leased or rented for private recreation purposes.