Fees & Reservations

Free Entrance Fee Days in the National Parks

Mark your calendar for these free fee dates in 2013:

January 21
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

April 22-26

Five days during National Park Week

For more information- http://www.nps.gov/npweek/

August 25
National Park Service Birthday

September 28
National Public Lands Day

November 9-11
Veterans Day weekend

More information is available at http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm.

 

On all other days the following entrance fees apply:

Individual Fee - $5.00

For individuals on foot or riding motorcycles

or bicycles into the Battlefield.

Private vehicles - $10.00

Commercial Sedans 1-6 people - $25.00

Commercial Vans/mini-Bus 7-15 people - $40.00

Commercial Buses (Charter Buses) $100.00

Park Passes

All Passport passes (Annual, Senior & Access)

· Admits the cardholder and accompanying passengers

in a single private vehicle, but does not cover more then

one private vehicle.

· It doesn't matter if the majority of the bus passengers

have Senior pass Passports, the commercial Bus must

pay the commercial fee of $100.00 regardless.

On all Commercial Fees -

· a Passport (Annual, Senior, Access) are not valid to

passengers of Commercial Tours!

America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass

The National Park Service is an important participant in the new Interagency Pass Program which was created by the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act and authorized by Congress in December 2004. Participating agencies include the National Park Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation. The pass series, collectively known as the America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, is shown below with a brief explanation of each.

The pass's 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 - Annual Pass - Cost $80.

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. The pass admits the pass holder/s 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).

America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass - Senior Pass. - Cost $10.

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. 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 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 - Access 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 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 provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity. 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.

 

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