America The Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass Program
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Starting January 1, 2007: America the Beautiful - the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Click here to go to a list of federal sites in Texas that do issue these passes. There are four passes in the interagency program:
America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass– Annual Pass - Cost $80
Annual Pass The Annual Pass replaces the National Park Pass and Golden Eagle Passport. It 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. This pass can be obtained 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 - Cost $10 
Senior Pass The Senior Pass replaces the Golden Age Passport. 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.
America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass– Access Pass - Free
Access Pass This pass replaces the Golden Access Passport. 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. 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. This pass can only be obtained in person.
America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass– Volunteer Pass - Free
Volunteer Pass This pass is for volunteers acquiring 500 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. Find out more about volunteer opportunities at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park. All National Parks Passes, Golden Eagle, Golden Eagle Hologram, Golden Access and Golden Age Passports will continue to be honored according to the provisions of the pass. Only paper Golden Age and Access Passports may be exchanged free of charge for new plastic passes. Here are some additional information sources:
Federal Locations in Texas that issue the America the Beautiful Passes National Park Service
U.S. Forest Service
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is not authorized to issue the new passes, but is being allowed to honor associated discounts for passholders. |
Did You Know?
Lyndon Johnson was the first candidate in history to campaign by helicopter. Known as "The Johnson City Windmill," it was used during his second bid for the U.S. Senate in 1948. Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park