Fees & Passes

 

Dig Shelter Access Fees

Adults	$5.00
Seniors (over 60)	$4.00
Military (with ID)	$4.00
Educators (with ID)	$4.00
Students (7th grade - college)	$4.00
Children (Pre-K - 6th grade)	$3.00
Infants & Toddlers (3 and under)	Free

Cash, checks, and most credit cards are accepted. (American Express in not accepted.)

Federal passes such as the America the Beautiful Annual, Senior, and Access passes do not apply to the access fee. Under the Operations Agreement between the National Park Service and the City of Waco, the City of Waco charges an access fee to support the preservation mission.

Continue reading to learn more about the America the Beautiful pass program.

 

America the Beautiful: National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass

As of 2007, the Golden Age, Golden Eagle, and Golden Access Passes were replaced with a new series of inter-agency passes called the "America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.” Each pass is described in brief, below.

The passes are valid at more than 2,000 Federal recreation sites where Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee(s) (Day use fees) are charged.

To learn more about the interagency pass program, please visit the United States Geological Survey website.

 

*** Waco Mammoth NM does not have an entrance fee or standard amenity fee, therefore we do not issue these passes. ***

 

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 month of purchase. The Annual Pass can be obtained in person at a federal recreation site, by calling 1-888-ASK USGS (1-888-275-8747), or online.

 

Senior Pass - Cost $20 (annual) or $80 (lifetime)

This is a pass for U.S.citizens and permanent residents age 62 and over. The Senior Pass can be obtained in person at a federal recreation site, by calling 1-888-ASK USGS (1-888-275-8747), or by mail.

 

Military Pass - Free

This pass is available to active duty military personnel and dependents with proper identification (CAC Card or DD Form 1173) for a full year from month of purchase. The Military Pass can be obtained in person at a federal recreation site.

 

Access Pass - Free

This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens and permanent residents with permanent disabilities. The Access Pass can be obtained in person at a federal recreation site, by calling 1-888-ASK USGS (1-888-275-8747), or by mail.

 

Volunteer Pass - Free

Volunteers who acquire 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 or Standard Amenity Fee for a full year from 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 about volunteer opportunities at Waco Mammoth National Monument.

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Federal Locations in Texas that issue the America the Beautiful Passes

National Park Service

Amistad National Recreation Area - Del Rio, TX
Big Bend National Park
Fort Davis National Historic Site - Fort Davis, TX
Guadalupe Mountains National Park - Salt Flat, TX
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area - Fritch, TX
Padre Island National Seashore - Corpus Christi, TX

U.S. Forest Service

Davy Crockett National Forest - Apple Spring, TX
Sabine National Forest - Hemphill, TX
Caddo-LBJ Grasslands - Decatur, TX
Angelina National Forest - Sam Rayburn Lake, TX

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Aransas National Wildlife Refuge - Austinwell, TX
Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge - Freeport, TX
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge - McAllen, TX

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is not authorized to issue the passes, but will accept the Senior Pass or Golden Age Passports as proof of eligibility for age-related discounts. They will also honor the Annual Pass for Military.