The following passes may be obtained at the Bayfield Visitor Center, other Federal recreation sites, or online. Apostle Islands National Lakeshore does not have an entrance fee. The following passes are the only ones valid for the park:
America the Beautiful Interagency Annual Pass- Cost $80 This pass is available to the general public and provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites with an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee for a year, beginning from the date of sale. The pass admits the 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.) The pass can be obtained at the park, other Federal recreation sites, or online. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires. This pass replaces the Golden Eagle Passport, the National Parks Pass and the Golden Eagle Hologram.
America the Beautiful Interagency Senior Lifetime Pass – Cost $80 National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. 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 be obtained at the park, other Federal recreation sites, or online. The Senior Pass provides a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for programs and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. In some areas where the 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. This pass replaces the Golden Age Passports and may be exchanged free of charge.
America the Beautiful Interagency Senior Annual Pass – Cost $20 National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. This is an annual 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 be obtained at the park, other Federal recreation sites, or online. The Senior Pass provides a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for programs and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. In some areas where the 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. This pass may be upgraded to a Senior Lifetime pass at anytime, by paying the difference to equal $80 or exchanging mulitple Senior Annual Passes. Senior Annual Passes may be exchanged, each with a value of $20. America the Beautiful Interagency Access Pass – Free National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. 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, documentation 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 Entrance or Standard Amenity. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers of 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 be obtained at the park, other Federal recreation sites, or online. The Access Pass provides a 50 percent discount for some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for programs and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. In some areas where the 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 This pass replaces the Golden Access Passport and may be exchanged free of charge. American the Beautiful Interagency Volunteer Pass – Free National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. This pass is for volunteers acquiring 250 service hours on a cumulative basis. (Hours reset after acquiring a pass.) 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 holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas. (Children under 16 are admitted free). Apostle Islands National Lakeshore has a variety of volunteer opportunities each summer.
Military Pass - Free
Gold Star Families are next of kin of a member of the United States Armed Forces who lost his or her life in a “qualifying situation,” such as a war, an international terrorist attack, or a military operation outside of the United States while serving with the United States Armed Forces, as explained in Department of Defense Instruction 1348.36.
Veterans are individuals who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, and are able to present one of the following valid forms of identification when entering or using federal lands:
The following individuals/groups DO NOT qualify for the Interagency Military Annual Pass:
Every Kid Outdoors Annual 4th Grade Pass - Free
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Last updated: November 25, 2022