The America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series is your ticket to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the United States. Passes cover:
In general, one pass covers the fees listed above for a driver and all passengers in a personal vehicle at per-vehicle fee areas or up to four adults at sites that charge per person. Children age 15 or under are admitted free. Some passes provide additional benefits, such as a 50-percent discount on camping at some sites for holders of Senior or Access passes. Always check with individual sites for details. Read below for a brief explanation of each pass. Or, use the following links to learn more about the pass program.
![]() America the Beautiful - Annual Pass America the Beautiful - U.S. Military Annual Pass - Free The pass can be obtained in person at the park by showing your U.S. military ID. For more information, visit https://store.usgs.gov/faq#US-Military. America the Beautiful - Senior Pass (Annual or Lifetime) The pass can be purchased: America the Beautiful - Access 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; document 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 can be obtained: America the Beautiful - Volunteer Pass - Free This pass is for volunteers acquiring 250 service hours on a cumulative basis. For more information, visit https://store.usgs.gov/faq#Volunteer-Pass. |
Last updated: November 19, 2020