Fees
Admission to Great Falls Park is for three consecutive days. Refunds are only given in very limited circumstances. Accepted Forms of Payment:
Great Falls Park Vehicle Permit ($10) Great Falls Park Individual Permit ($5) Fee Free Days
Fees for other services such as tours, concessions, and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise. 
U.S. Fee Area Program
Great Falls Park Annual Pass $30.00 Valid for twelve months from the date of purchase. Pass is valid at Great Falls Park and C &O Canal National Historic Park for Entrance Fee only. Admits the pass holder and occupants of a single, private non-commercial vehicle OR pass holder and three person (16 and older) where per person ENTRANCE FEES are charged. Not valid for camping, tours, special recreation permits, concessions, etc. This park is not responsible for misplaced, lost or stolen cards. Void if altered and is non-transferable/non-refundable. Purchase at the entrance station.
America the Beautiful Annual Pass - Cost $80 National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass This pass is available to the general public and provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee for a year, beginning from the date of sale. 
Annual Pass for Military Free National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass For active duty military personnel and dependents with proper identification (CAC Card or DD Form 1173) Frequently asked questions about the Annual Pass for Military 
Senior Pass - Cost $10
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. The pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity. See frequently asked questions for more details. 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 15 and younger are 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. Frequently asked questions about the Interagency Senior Pass 
Access Pass - Free
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. The pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity. See Frequently asked questions for more details. Documentation is required to obtain the pass. Acceptable documentation includes: statement by a 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 such as a vocational rehabilitation agency. 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). The pass can only be obtained in person at the park. The Access Pass provides a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launching, 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. Frequently asked questions about the Access Pass 
Annual "Every Kid in a Park" 4th Grade Pass - Free 
Volunteer Pass - Free
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass This pass is for volunteers acquiring 250 service hours on a cumulative basis. It provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or 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). For more information about volunteer opportunities, visit Volunteer.gov
Organized Non-Commercial Groups
Organized Non-Commercial Groups include church groups, college/school groups, scouts, service organizations, military, etc. All holders of ATB Interagency Passes, Golden Passports, Great Falls Park passes and those under 15 years old and younger will be exempt from payment of fees. Passes allow free entrance to individual pass holders under the conditions stated on the pass. Organized Non-Commercial Groups in vehicles with a manufacture's designed capacity of 15 or less are charged the $10.00 vehicle permit or a fee of $5.00 per person in vehicles with a manufacture's designed capacity of 16 or greater. Removal of seats from a vehicle does not then qualify for the lower rate. Age and pass exemptions apply. The total fee charged for an Organized Non-Commercial Group will not exceed the $100 fee per vehicle. Great Falls Park Commercial Tour Fee Vehicles with capacity of 1-6 passengers will be charged $25 plus $3 per person. Vehicles with capacity of 7-25 passengers will be charged a flat fee of $40. No per person fees are charged as long as passengers are traveling with the original commercial vehicle. Tour passengers who re-enter the park by other means are subject to per person fees. Entrance Fees are NOT refundable and/or transferable. The permit is valid for up to 7 days for the same tour group only. No per person fees are charged as long as passengers are traveling with the original commercial vehicle. Tour passengers who re-enter the park by other means are subject to per person fees. Entrance Fees are NOT refundable and/or transferable. The permit is valid for up to 7 days for the same tour group only. Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) CUA groups will be charged a $5 per person fee for each client at entry. If any member of the group has a pass, entry is good for the pass holder plus three others. There is no fee for support vehicles ("sag wagons"). 
Fee Waiver Information Fee Waiver Information and Form The following information has been taken directly from National Park Service Regulations (NPS-22). This is the guideline to be followed in granting education fee waivers. Bona fide educational or scientific institutions may qualify if the following conditions are met. Please Read Carefully. Your application package must contain all of the following. An Educational Fee Waiver is not necessary if you are attending one of the park sponsored curriculum-based field trip programs.
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