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

Accessibility Pass for Parks — America the Beautiful — The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Access Pass

What is the Access Pass?

The Access Pass is part of the America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass series and is available free for US citizens or residents with permanent disabilities.

Who is eligible?

The Access Pass may be issued to US citizens or residents of any age that have been medically determined to have a permanent disability (does not have to be a 100% disability) that severely limits one or more major life activities.

What documentation do I need?

Along with a valid photo ID such as a US passport, driver’s license, or state-issued ID, you must provide documentation of permanent disability with one (1) of the following:

Signed letter from a licensed physician. Letter must state 3 points: 
1. That the individual’s disability or impairment is permanent, 
2. That it severely limits one or more aspects of daily life, and 
3. The nature of those limitations.
Document issued by a Federal agency such as the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Social Security Administration, that states an entitlement to receive disability benefits.
Document issued by a State agency such as Vocational Rehabilitation that attests to eligibility to receive benefits as a result of a disability.

Where can I get an Access Pass?

In Person (Recommended)

Physical passes can be purchased or picked up at over 1,000 federal recreation sites.

Purchase and pickup locations

Order Online, Receive by Mail

To receive your pass by mail, order online at the USGS Online Store. Online orders are for physical passes, not digital passes, and may take up to three weeks to be processed and delivered. Order receipts may not be used in place of a physical pass. We recommend ordering at least three weeks in advance of your visit, or picking up a pass in person instead.

Get a Digital Pass from Recreation.gov

Skip the wait! Get a Digital America the Beautiful Pass through recreation.gov. Your digital pass can be saved to a mobile device and used immediately.

Get a Digital Access Pass