National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass Program

The National Park Service is an important participant in the 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.

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park does not have an entrance fee, therefore we do not issue these passes.

Click here to go to a list of federal sites in Texas that do issue these passes.

There are five passes in the interagency program:

 
2014 Annual Pass
          Annual Pass
 
 
 

Annual Pass

  • $80 annual pass
  • Available to everyone.
  • 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 sale. The pass admits the pass 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.
  • Can be obtained in person at a federal recreation site, or by calling 1-888-ASK USGS (1-888-275-8747), Ext. 1, or online. Buy Now
  • Non-transferable.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Interagency Annual Pass

 
2014 Military Annual Pass

Free Annual Pass for U.S. Military

  • Available to U.S. millitary members and dependents in the Army, navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard and also, Reserve and National Guard members.
  • Must be obtained in person at a Federal recreation site by showing a Common Access Card (CAC) or Military ID (Form 1173).

Frequently Asked Questions about the Annual Pass for U.S. Military

 
Senior Pass photo is of cactus blossoms
           Senior Pass

Senior Pass

  • $10 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.
  • May be obtained in person at a federal recreation site or through the mail using this application form. The cost of obtaining a Senior Pass though the mail is twenty dollars ($20)--ten ($10) for the Senior Pass and ten ($10) for processing the application. Applicants must provide documentation of age and residency or citizenship.
  • 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. Only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction
  • Generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit permit fees or fees charged by concessioners.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Interagency Senior Pass

 
Access Pass photo is of a walkway passing through a wetland area
          Access Pass
Access Pass

  • Free Lifetime pass
  • For U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities.
  • 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.
  • May be obtained in person at a federal recreation site or though the mail using this application form. The cost of obtaining an Access Pass though the mail is ten dollars ($10) for processing the application (the Pass is free).
  • Applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability and residency or citizenship.
  • 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. Only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction
  • Generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessioners.
  • Non-transferable

Frequently Asked Questions about the Interagency Access Pass

 
Volunteer Pass image is a high desert scene
          Volunteer Pass

Volunteer Pass

  • Free
  • For volunteers with 250 service hours with federal agencies that participate in the Interagency Pass Program.
  • 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 pass holder +3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas. Children under 16 are admitted free.

Find out more about volunteer opportunities at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park.

 
NOTE: Golden Access and Golden Age Passports are no longer sold. However, these passes will continue to be honored according to the provisions of the pass. Only paper Golden Age and Access Passports may be exchanged free of charge for new plastic passes.


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Last updated: February 24, 2015

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