ENTRANCE PASS PROGRAMS
National Parks Pass
New
in 2000, the National Parks Pass is an annual pass that
provides admission to any national park charging an entrance fee.
The pass costs $50 and is valid for one year from the month of purchase.
More than 80% of the proceeds from the sales of National Parks Passes
go directly into supporting priority projects in national parks.
The National Parks Pass admits the pass signee 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 National
Parks Pass admits the pass signee, spouse, children and parents.
The National Parks Pass is nontransferable and does NOT cover or
reduce use fees such as charges for camping, parking, tours, and
concessions.
The National Parks Pass can be purchased four ways:
1) in any national park where an entrance fee is charged, and
at participating park book stores operated by cooperating associations
2) online at www.nationalparks.org
3) by calling 1-888-GO-PARKS
4) by sending a check or money order payable to the National Park
Service for $50 (plus $3.95 for shipping and handling) to: National
Parks Pass, 27540 Avenue Mentry, Valencia, CA 91355
To check the status of your National Parks Pass order:
Email: parkspass@nationalparks.org or call toll free 1-888-GoParks (1-888-467-2757).
Golden Eagle
For an additional $15, a Golden Eagle hologram may be purchased
and affixed to a National Parks Pass to cover entrance fees at not
only national parks, but also at sites managed by the U. S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, the U. S. Forest Service, and the Bureau of
Land Management. The Golden Eagle holograms are available at National
Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Land Management
fee stations. The Golden Eagle admits the pass signee 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 Golden Eagle
admits the pass signee, spouse, children and parents. The Golden
Eagle is nontransferable and does NOT cover or reduce use fees such
as charges for camping, parking, tours, and concessions. It is valid
for entrance fees only. The Golden Eagle hologram is valid until
the expiration of the National Parks Pass to which it is affixed.
Golden Age Passport (for citizens or permanent residents
of the United States who are age 62 or older)
The Golden Age Passport is a lifetime entrance pass to national
parks, monuments, historic sites, recreation areas, and national
wildlife refuges that charge an entrance fee. The Golden Age Passport
admits the pass signee 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 Golden Age Passport admits the pass
signee, spouse, and children.
The Golden Age Passport also provides a 50% discount on federal
use fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming,
parking, boat launching, and tours. In some cases where use fees
are charged, only the pass signee will be given the 50% price reduction.
The Passport is nontransferable and does NOT cover or reduce special
recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessioners. A Golden
Age Passport must be obtained in person at a federal area where
an entrance fee is charged. There is a one-time $10 processing charge
to obtain the Golden Age Passport. It is available only to citizens
or permanent residents of the United States who are 62 years of
age or older. You must show proof of age, such as a state driver's
license, birth certificate, or similar document.
Golden Access Passport (for citizens or permanent residents
of the United States who are blind or permanently disabled)
The Golden Access Passport is a lifetime entrance pass to national
parks, monuments, historic sites, recreation areas, and national
wildlife refuges that charge an entrance fee. The Golden Access
Passport admits the pass signee 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 Golden Access Passport
admits the pass signee, spouse, and children.
The Golden Access Passport also provides a 50% discount on federal
use fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming,
parking, boat launching, and tours. In some cases where use fees
are charged, only the pass signee will be given the 50% price reduction.
The Passport is nontransferable and does NOT cover or reduce special
recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessioners. A Golden
Access Passport must be obtained in person at a federal area where
an entrance fee is charged. It is available only to citizens or
permanent residents of the United States who are medically determined
to be blind or permanently disabled. You may obtain a Golden Access
Passport by showing proof of medically determined permanent disability,
or eligibility for receiving benefits under federal law.
* A private vehicle is defined as any noncommercial vehicle
that is being used for private recreational purposes.
updated 7/2000
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