Fees & Passes

Overview of entrance requirements

Free

No entrance pass required

Entrance Passes

An entrance pass is not required to access William Howard Taft National Historic Site.

Other National Park Service sites may require an entrance pass or fee. Depending on your trip plans, an interagency pass may save you money.

There are no entrance fees at William Howard Taft National Historic Site. The park discontinued the sale of America the Beautiful National Parks & Federal Recreation Lands Passes on January 1st, 2018. We no longer sell the Annual Pass or the Senior Pass. However, the park does distribute the Access Pass, the Annual Military Pass, the Lifetime Military Pass and the Every Kid Outdoors Pass. Please note, each of these passes have eligibility requirements that must be met in order to obtain each one.

 

 

Entrance Fees

There are no entrance fees at William Howard Taft National Historic Site. There is no admission fee to enter the park's visitor center. Please check the visitor center's hours of operations before you arrive.

William Howard Taft National Historic Site discontinued the sale of America the Beautiful National Parks & Federal Recreation Lands Passes on January 1^st, 2018. The park no longer sells the Annual Pass or Senior Pass. Scroll down to view the list of free passes that we do distribute and for information specific to each of them for obtaining.

As a non-fee park we have been absorbing all costs of the pass program from our regular budget. We have decided that these funds are better spent paying for needed repairs & upkeep and creating informative and educational programs for park visitors. Most non-fee National Park sites do not sell passes, in fact, many never have. We greatly appreciate your understanding in this matter.

For information on how to order any of the America the Beautiful Pass Series, please scroll to the bottom of this page.

 

America the Beautiful National Parks & Federal Recreation Lands Passes available at this park.

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Park Specific Pass Information

William Howard Taft NHS does not sell the Annual Pass or the Senior Pass (annual & lifetime). We DO carry the following passes:

• The Access Pass: free to ALL U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a permanent disability (Applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability and residency or citizenship - Vehicle disability hang tags are not acceptable). This Pass IS AVAILABLE at this park.
• The Lifetime Pass for Gold Star Families and Military Veterans: This pass IS AVAILABLE at this park. Scroll down for complete information.
• The Annual Pass for U.S. Military: free to all active duty military members and their dependents. Applicants must present a Common Access Card (CAC) or Military ID (Form 1173) to receive the pass. NOTE: This pass must be obtained in person, at a federal facility which offers it. This Pass IS AVAILABLE at this park.
• The Annual 4^th Grade Pass (Every Kid Outdoors): free to all 4th graders for the current school year and subsequent summer. Students can visit the Every Kid Outdoors website to learn how to obtain their pass. The pass will allow entry of the 4^th grade card holder and their entire family. NOTE: This pass must be obtained in person, at a federal facility which offers it. This Pass IS AVAILABLE at this park.

 

The new lifetime pass for Gold Star Families & Military Veterans. Click for additional information about all passes for current and former military personnel and Gold Star Families.

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Gold Star Families and Military Veterans Lifetime Pass

William Howard Taft NHS carries and distributes the new Lifetime Pass for Gold Star Families and Military Veterans. In order to obtain the new pass, please ensure that you have one of the following valid and non-expired forms of identification with you when you visit the park. We cannot issue the card without one of these valid and non-expired forms of identification.

• Veterans ID Card issued by the Veterans Administration
  _{(As of September 2022, the VA only provides a digital version of the Veterans ID Card. A digital image of this card is acceptable).}

• Dept. of Defense ID Card (CAC Card, DD Form 2, DD Form 2765)

• Veteran Health ID (VHIC)

• Veteran's designation on a state-issued U.S. driver's license or ID card

• Gold Star Families printable voucher

Important Note: Form DD-214 IS NOT an acceptable form of identification. For information, please visit the USGS website.

For complete information about passes for current and former military personnel and Gold Star Families, please visit the NPS military passes page.

 

Additional America the Beautiful Pass Series Information

 

Senior Pass Changes

Effective August 28^th, 2017, the price of the America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass increased for the first time since 1994. The cost increased to $80 from $10 for a lifetime pass. Seniors (age 62 & older) also have the option to purchase an annual Senior Pass for $20. If purchased for four years, all four Annual Pass cards can be exchanged for a lifetime Senior Pass. Learn more about this and other passes when you visit the NPS Passes page.

 

Information and Ordering Online

For complete information on the pass series or to order a pass online or via main-in form please visit the USGS Online Store (additional fees may apply).

PLEASE NOTE: Golden Access and Golden Age Passports are no longer sold. However, these passes will continue to be honored according to the provisions of the pass.