Fees & Passes

Key Information

1. Get an entrance pass

   All visitors must have one of these entrance passes:

   Pass	Price
   Standard Pass	$15.00–$25.00
   Annual Pass	$55.00
   America the Beautiful Pass (includes Senior Passes)	FREE–$80.00

   Help me choose an entrance pass

Choosing an Entrance Pass

Do you have or qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful Pass?

If you already have an America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, that's the only entrance pass you need. Seniors, military, visitors with a permanent disability, and families with a 4th grader are eligible for a free or discounted America the Beautiful pass.

America the Beautiful Pass

How often do you plan to visit national parks in the next 12 months?

If you don't qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful pass, we recommend choosing an entrance pass based on your trip plans.

I'm visiting...	We recommend
This park, once	Standard Pass
This park, multiple times	Annual Pass
More than one national park or federal recreation site	America the Beautiful Pass

Entrance Passes

• Standard Pass
• Annual Pass
• America the Beautiful Pass

Standard Entrance Pass

$15.00–$25.00

For Vehicles

If you enter the park in a motorized vehicle, your entrance pass covers both you and your passengers. Your passengers do not need a separate pass.

Private Vehicle

$25.00

Park Entrance is $25 per vehicle and is good for 7 days.

Motorcycle

$20.00

Park entrance for motorcycles is $20 per motorcycles and is good for 7 days.

For Individuals without a Vehicle

If you enter the park on a bicycle or on foot and are at least 16 years old, you need your own entrance pass. Children under the age of 16 don't need an entrance pass.

Per Person

$15.00

Park Entrance is $15 per person and is good for 7 days.

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Annual Entrance - Park

$55.00

Buy pass

Valid at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Crater Lake National Park, and Lava Beds National Monument for twelve months from the date of purchase, for unlimited visits to all four parks. It admits the pass holder and any accompanying persons in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle, or the pass holder and 3 others when entry is by other means (bicycle and foot). This pass covers entrance fees only and is not refundable and/or transferable.

In-person Purchase Locations

• Whiskeytown Visitor Center

  Cash or Credit/Debit

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America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass

Covers entrance fees and standard amenity (day-use) fees at lands managed by

• National Park Service
• US Fish & Wildlife Service
• US Forest Service
• Bureau of Land Management
• Bureau of Reclamation
• US Army of Corps of Engineers

Depending on the type of entrance fee charged at a site, covers
One private vehicle fee
or
Four per person fees

Type	Available to	Price
Annual Pass	Everyone	$80.00
Senior Annual Pass	US citizens and permanent residents 62+ years old	$20.00
Senior Lifetime Pass	US citizens and permanent residents 62+ years old	$80.00
Military Annual Pass	Current US military and dependents	Free
Military Lifetime Pass	Gold Star Family members and veterans	Free
Access Pass	US citizens and permanent residents with permanent disability	Free
4th Grade Pass	US 4th graders	Free
Volunteer Pass	Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours	Free

America the Beautiful Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Passholders must show valid photo identification (ID) with each pass.

How to Get an America the Beautiful Pass

In Person (Recommended)

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.

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2025 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Come experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:

• Thursday, January 9 — National Day of Mourning for President James Earl Carter Jr.
• Monday, January 20 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Saturday, April 19 — First Day of National Park Week
• Thursday, June 19 — Juneteenth National Independence Day
• Monday, August 4 — Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
• Saturday, September 27 — National Public Lands Day
• Tuesday, November 11 — Veterans Day

 

Entrance Passes can be purchased at the Whiskeytown Visitor Center, Online at recreation.gov, or through the Interangency Passes site above.

 

Academic Entrance Fee Wavier

Groups from bona fide educational institutions are eligible for an entrance fee waiver if they are coming to study park resources. Requests should be sent at least 2 weeks in advance of visit using the Application for Academic Fee Waiver form.

 

2024 Whiskeytown/Lassen Volcanic Annual Pass

NPS

Annual Passes

New in 2024, the Interagency Annual and Whiskeytown Annual Passes will have one signature line for a single passholder. An unexpired 2023 Annual Pass with two signature lines will continue to allow up to two motorcycles if both riders have signed the pass.

Whiskeytown NRA Multipark - 2024 Annual Pass

Cost $55 (U.S. Dollars)
Valid at Whiskeytown NRA, Lassen Volcanic NP, Crater Lake NP, and Lava Beds National Monument for twelve months from the date of purchase, for unlimited visits to all four parks. It admits the purchaser and any accompanying persons in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle, or the purchaser and accompanying immediate family (spouse, children, parents) when entry is by other means (bus, bicycle, and foot).

This pass covers entrance fees only and is not refundable and/or transferable.

 

2024 America the Beautiful Annual Pass

NPS

America the Beautiful - 2024 Annual Pass

Cost: $80

Available for: Everyone

National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass

This pass, available to the general public, 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 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).
How to purchase: This pass can be obtained in person at the visitor center, by calling 1-888-ASK USGS, Ext. 1, or online from the  USGS Store.

 

America the Beautiful - 2024 Annual Military Pass

NPS

America the Beautiful - 2024 Annual Pass for Active Duty Military

Cost: Free

Available for: Active Duty Military

For active duty military personnel and dependents with proper identification (CAC Card or DD Form 1173). 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).

How to get your pass: This pass can be obtained in person at these locations, or online at the USGS Online Store.

Frequently asked questions about the Annual Pass for Military

 

America the Beautiful - 2024 Military Lifetime Pass

Cost: Free

Available for: U.S. military veterans with a valid veteran ID and Gold Star Families with a valid Gold Star Family Voucher

How to get your pass: This pass can be obtained in person at these locations, or online at the USGS Online Store.

Additional Information: Learn about free access for U.S. Military Veteran and Gold Star families through a Military Lifetime Pass.

 

America the Beautiful - Lifetime Access Pass

Cost: Free

Available for: US citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability and residency or citizenship.

How to get your pass: This pass can be obtained in person at these locations, or online at the USGS Online Store.

Find detailed information about this pass on the USGS Store's Access Pass 

 

America the Beautiful - 2024 Annual and Lifetime Senior Passes

NPS

America the Beautiful - 2024 Annual Senior Pass

Cost: $80 Lifetime Senior Pass or $20 Annual Senior Pass

Available for: US citizens or permanent residents ages 62 or over. Applicants must provide documentation of age and residency or citizenship.

How to purchase: This pass can be obtained in person at these locations, or online at the USGS Online Store.

Learn more about the annual senior passes.

 

Annual 4th Grade Pass

Cost: Free

Available for: U.S. 4th graders (including home-schooled and free-choice learners 10 years of age) with a valid Every Kid in a Park paper pass. Valid for the duration of the 4th grade school year through the following summer (September-August).The pass admits the passholder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle where per-vehicle fees are charged or the pass holder +3 adults for per-person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free).The pass does not cover other recreation fees such as campground fees.

How to get your pass: Paper passes can be obtained by visiting the Every Kid in a Park website and printing a temporary paper pass. Bring the paper pass to the Whiskeytown Visitor center and exchange in-person for a 4th grade pass. The 4th grader needs to be present. Digital version of the paper pass (such as on smart phones or tablets) will not be accepted to exchange for an Annual 4th Grade Pass.The pass is non-transferable.