America The Beautiful Passes

The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series

The National Park Service is an important participant in the new Interagency Pass Program which was created by the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act and authorized by Congress in December 2004. Participating agencies include the National Park Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation. The pass series, collectively known as the America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, is shown below with a brief explanation of each.

For more information about any of the passes please visit the USGS Online Store.

 

2020 The America the Beautiful-The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass

Ching Fu, Bridger-Teton National Forest, 2018 Share the Experience Photo Contest Grand Prize Winner.

Annual Pass

• Cost $80
• Available to the general public
• How to purchase
  • In person at the park
  • By phone at 1-888-ASK USGS (i-888-275-8747), Ext. 2
  • Online - Buy now from the USGS store!.
• Non-transferable
• Frequently Asked Questions about the Interagency Annual Pass (USGS website)

 

2020 Interagency Annual Pass - Military

Annual Pass for U.S. Military

• Cost - Free
• Available to Current U.S. military members and dependents in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard as well as Reserve and National Guard members.
• How to Obtain - In person at the park by showing a Common Access Card (CAC) or Military ID (Form 1173).
• Frequently Asked Questions about the Annual Pass for U.S. Military (USGS website)

 

September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021 - 4th Grade Pass

San Diego National Wildlife Refuge, California, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service/Laura Cox

Annual 4th Grade Pass

Cost - Free (valid for the duration of the 4th grade school year though the following summer (September-August)

• Available to U.S. 4th graders (including home-schooled and free-choice learners 10 years of age) with a valid Every Kid Outdoors paper pass

• How to Obtain

  • Paper passes can be obtained by visiting the Every Kid Outdoors website and can be exchanged for the Annual 4th Grade Pass at federal recreation sites that charge Entrance or Standard Amenity fees (Day Use Fee) (see PDF list of federal recreation sites that issue passes).

  • Digital version of the paper pass (such as on smart phones or tablets) will not be accepted to exchange for an Annual 4th Grade Pass

• .More information

  • Non-transferable

  • Educators can also be involved! Learn more at the Every Kid Outdoors website.

• Additional Details about the Annual 4th Grade Pass (USGS website)

 

2020 Annual Senior Pass and Lifetime Senior Pass

Senior Pass

• Cost
  • Lifetime Senior Pass - $80
  • Annual Senior Pass - $20
• Available for: U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. Applicants must provide documentation of age and residency or citizenship.
• How to purchase:
  • In person at the park
  • Online–buy the lifetime pass or the annual pass online now through the USGS store!
  • Through the mail using this application form (PDF).
  • NOTE: There is an additional cost of $10 for passes purchased online or by mail. See more information about changes to the 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.
  • Frequently Asked Questions about the Interagency Senior Pass (USGS website)

 

2020 Access Pass

Steven Koehler, Yellowstone National Park

Access Pass

• Cost - Free
• Available for: U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability and residency or citizenship.
• How to obtain:
  • In person at a federal recreation site (see PDF list of federal recreation sites that issue passes)
  • Online through the USGS Store.
    • Note: The cost of obtaining an Access Pass online is $10 for processing (the pass is free).
  • Through the mail using this application form (PDF).
    • 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.
  • Frequently Asked Questions about the Interagency Access Pass (USGS website)

 

2020 Volunteer Pass

Volunteer Pass

• Cost: Free (valid for 12 months from the date of issue)
• Available for: Volunteers with 250 service hours with federal agencies that participate in the Interagency Pass Program
• For information about volunteer opportunities at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park call the park visitor center at [phone].

 

Note: All National Park passes, Golden Eagle, Golden Eagle Hologram, Golden Age, and Golden Access passports will continue to be honored according to the provisions of the pass. Paper Golden Age and Golden Access passports may be exchanged free of charge for new plastic passes.