National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes
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On January 1, 2007, the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation launched a new interagency pass series collectively known as the America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. The new passes include an Annual Pass, Senior Pass, Access Pass, and a Volunteer Pass. You can also learn more about the new pass program here. 
America the Beautiful Annual Pass America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Annual Pass Cost: $80 Available to: The general public Provides access to: Federal recreation sites that charge an entrance or Standard Amenity Fee Valid for: One year, beginning from the date of sale. Admits: At per vehicle fee areas, admits pass holder(s) and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. At per person fee areas, admits pass holder plus 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults (children under 16 are admitted free). Obtain: In person at most NPS sites or Call (888) ASK-USGS or (888) 275-8747 or Purchase online Top of page 
America the Beautiful senior pass America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Senior Pass Cost: $10 Available to: U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over Provides access to: Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee Valid for: Lifetime of pass holder Admits: At per vehicle fee areas, admits pass holder(s) and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. At per person fee areas, admits pass holder plus 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults (children under 16 are admitted free). Obtain: In person at most NPS sites Additional Information: The Senior Pass provides a 50% 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% price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does not cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires. Top of page 
America the Beautiful Access Pass America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Additional Information: 
America the Beautiful Volunteer Pass America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Volunteer Pass Cost: No cost Available to: Volunteers acquiring 500 service hours on a cumulative basis Provides access to: Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee Admits: What about my old pass? Although National Parks Passes, Golden Eagle, Golden Eagle Hologram, Golden Access and Golden Age Passports are no longer available, those that are in circulation will continue to be honored according to the provisions of the pass. Paper Golden Age and Access Passports may be exchanged free of charge for new plastic passes. Golden Eagle Passport and National Parks Pass and Golden Eagle Hologram Golden Age Passport This pass has been discontinued and replaced by the America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass– Access Pass. Top of page |
Did You Know?
Mount Fuji in Japan is Mount Rainier's sister mountain. Visitors from Japan have noted a strong resemblance between the two volcanoes. Mount Rainier is honored to have a contingent of volunteers from Japan come to the park each year for two weeks to work on a project.