Do you have or qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful Pass?
If you already have an America the Beautiful—the National
Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, that's the only entrance
pass you need. Seniors, military, visitors with a permanent
disability, and families with a 4th grader are eligible for a free
or discounted America the Beautiful pass.
Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours
Free
America the Beautiful Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable
and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Passholders must show
valid photo identification (ID) with each pass.
How to Get an America the Beautiful Pass
In Person (Recommended)
Passes can be purchased or picked up at over 1,000 federal recreation sites.
To receive your pass by mail, order online at the
USGS Online Store
or by phone:
1-888-275-8747, extension 1. Hours of
operation are 8 am to 4 pm Mountain Time.
2024 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
Come experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
Tumacácori only accepts credit/debit card or mobile payment for all fees and passes.
The park entrance fee is $10.00 per adult (age 16 or older) and is good for 7 days. The park is always free for kids and pass-holders, and is valid for seven days. Want to get a jump on your entrance fee? Buy online at recreation.gov
Some National Park Service locations have no entrance fee and there are often dates during the year when all park sites system wide go fee free. Check out fee free days at parks near you!
Annual Passes
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Tumacácori Annual Pass - $35
The pass admits the pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, into this park. (Children under 16 are admitted free.) The pass can be obtained in person at the park or buy online at recreation.gov
Annual senior passes can be "traded up" for lifetime passes.
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Senior Annual Pass - $20
Available for: U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. Applicants must provide documentation of age and residency or citizenship.
Pro tip: Save your expired senior annual passes! They are still worth $20 off the price of a Lifetime Senior Pass.
Additional information:
The Senior Pass may provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services.
The Senior Pass generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessioners.
Golden Age Passports are no longer sold. However, these passes will continue to be honored according to the provisions of the pass.
Available for: Current U.S. military members and their dependents in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Space Force, as well as Reserve and National Guard members. NEW in November 2020! Also available for Veterans and Gold Star Families
Are you an educator who works with 4th graders? Find out how a ranger can award passes to your students on a field trip or classroom program.
Lifetime Passes
Annual senior passes can be "traded up" for lifetime passes.
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Lifetime Senior Pass - $80
Available for: U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. Applicants must provide documentation of age and residency or citizenship.
Additional information:
The Senior Pass may provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services.
The Senior Pass generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessioners.
Golden Age Passports are no longer sold. However, these passes will continue to be honored according to the provisions of the pass.
Available for: U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability and residency or citizenship.
NOTE: The cost of obtaining an Access Pass through the mail is $10 for processing the application (the pass is free).
Additional information:
The Access Pass may provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and specialized interpretive services.
The Access Pass generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessioners.
Golden Access Passports are no longer sold. However, these passes will continue to be honored according to the provisions of the pass.
