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America the Beautiful Pass Series

National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series

An America the Beautiful pass is your ticket to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. Each pass covers entrance fees at national parks and national wildlife refuges as well as standard amenity fees at national forests and grasslands, and at lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation. A pass covers entrance and standard amenity fees 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. Additional information is available at the America the Beautiful Pass website.

The following passes make up the series:

 

Annual Pass - $80

Available to everyone. Annual passes can be obtained in person at park visitor centers and entrance stations, by calling 1-888-ASK USGS (1-888-275-8747) between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Mountain time, or from the online USGS store. This pass is non-transferable.

Annual Pass for U.S. Military - Free

This pass is available to U.S. military members and dependents in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard, and Reserve and National Guard members. This pass must be obtained in person at a federal recreation site by showing a Common Access Card (CAC) or Military ID (Form 1173).

 

Senior Pass - Cost $80
This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. This pass can only be obtained in person at the park or through the mail using the application form found HERE. Applicants must provide documentation of age and residency or citizenship.The Senior Pass may also provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch and specialized interpretive services. In cases where 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 charged by concessionaires.

 

Access Pass - Free
This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability and residency or citizenship. This pass can only be obtained in person at a federal recreation site or through the mail using the application form found HERE. 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. In cases where 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.

 

Volunteer Pass - Free
This pass is for volunteers with 250 service hours with federal agencies that participate in the Interagency Pass Program. Contact the park volunteer coordinator at [phone] of visit the volunteer page to learn about volunteer opportunities in Olympic National Park.