Entrance Fee
Entrance to the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site is FREE. There are no parking fees. There is a donation box available at the Plains High School Museum/Visitor Center.
America the Beautiful: National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
- Annual Pass- Cost $80
This pass is available to the general public and provides access to, and use of, federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee for a full year from the month of purchase. The Annual Pass can be obtained by calling 1-888-ASK-USGS, or online.- Senior Pass- Cost $80
- Note: The price of the lifetime Senior Pass was increased to $80 on August 28, 2017. A new $20 annual Senior Pass will become available at the same time.
- This is a lifetime pass for U.S. Citizens and permanent residents age 62 and over. The Senior Pass can be obtained by calling 1-888-ASK-USGS, or by visiting this website.
- Military Pass- FREE
This pass is available to active duty military personnel and dependents with proper identification (CAC Card of DD Form 1173) for a full year from the month of purchase. The Military Pass can be obtained in person at any Federal recreation sites that charge Entrance or Standard Amenity Fees.
- Access Pass- FREE
This is a lifetime pass for U.S. Citizens and permanent residents with permanent disabilities. The Access Pass can be obtained by calling 1-888-ASK-USGS, or by visiting this website.- Volunteer Pass- FREE
Volunteers who have acquired 250 service hours on a cumulative basis are eligible for this pass. It provides access to, and use of, federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance of Standard Amenity Fee for a full year from the month of award. 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. Learn more about volunteering in the park.The USGS manages the inter-agency pass program.Learn more about these passes.