Annual Senior Pass

No. The Senior Pass is not transferable.

You can buy a Senior Pass in person from a participating Federal recreation site or office. See Site Locations that issue the Senior Pass.
You can buy a Senior Pass using the USGS online store. Applicants must upload proof of residency and age. This may be done by photographing your document and uploading it to the order. You will need to provide a credit card payment of $90.00 for the Senior Lifetime Pass, or $30 for the Senior Annual Senior pass (The price of the pass with an additional $10.00 document processing fee). Once the documentation is verified and payment is received, a pass, with the pass owner’s name pre-printed on it, will be issued to the applicant. If you cannot order a Senior pass online, you can submit a Paper Application by mail to the USGS using the paper application and enclosing the same documents and $10 fee

Online Senior Pass applications are processed and shipped within 5 business days from the day they arrive at USGS. Transit time varies, and is dependent upon the service selected:

    • USPS - typically 5-10 business days
    • FedEx Ground - typically 3-5 business days
    • FedEx 2nd day - typically 2 business days
    • FedEx Overnight - typically 1 business day

If you need your pass within 4 weeks or less,  it is recommended that you either obtain your pass at the first site you visit, or request expedited shipping services for your order.

The $80.00 Senior Lifetime and $20 Senior Annual Senior Passes provide admittance to more than 2,000 recreation sites managed by six Federal agencies, with up to 100% of the proceeds being used to improve and enhance visitor recreation services.

At many sites the Senior Pass provides the pass owner a discount on Expanded Amenity Fees (such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and guided tours).

Yes, Golden Age Passports are valid for a lifetime. However, your Golden Age pass can also be exchanged for a newer version of the pass for free. While these passes are still honored, exchanging them will help with standardization. Exchange in person at sites that issue passes. 

For all agencies participating in the Federal Lands Pass program, any site that distributes the Senior Pass are able to support the exchange of the Senior Annual Pass for a Senior Lifetime Pass. Sites that issue passes

U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are 62 years or older. (You must have turned 62 before you can buy the pass).

NOTE: Owning property or paying taxes in the U.S. does not automatically qualify you for a Senior Pass. You must be a permanent U.S. resident, or a U.S. citizen with identification such as U.S. Driver's License, Green Card or U.S. Passport.

No. The USGS Store accepts all Credit and Debit cards but gift cards of any kind are not accepted.   

No. The USGS Store will never send you to an external site during the age verification process. You will receive a confirmation email from the USGS Store containing information about your eligibility status. 

No. Only order information is retained by the USGS Store. Please reference the DOI Privacy Policy for more information. 

Check your junk or spam email folder. If you still do not find a confirmation email please contact USGS Customer Service at 1-888-275-8747.

To verify eligibility. The Senior Annual Pass and Senior Lifetime Pass are for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or older. 

The USGS uses proprietary databases to match your details and age to available public records. 

No. Only the vehicle with the pass owner is covered. The second vehicle is subject to an entrance fee, or must have (or buy) a second pass.

At Federal recreation sites that don't have entrance stations you need to display your pass or show proof of pass ownership to compliance officers via one of the two following methods:

HANGTAGS
A pass can either be displayed on your rearview mirror using a free hangtag or on your dashboard with the signature side showing. Remember, the hangtag itself is only a way to display your Pass, and is not valid for entry unless it holds a valid Pass.

DECALS
If you own an open-topped vehicle (jeep, motorcycle, etc.) you may obtain a free decal to attach to your vehicle that will serve as proof of payment at sites that don't have a staffed entrance station.

• Decals are issued on annual basis, even for owners of lifetime Senior/Access passes
• Decals are NOT valid for entry at staffed entrance sites - you MUST show your pass
• Decals must be obtained in person and you must show the following: your Pass, driver's license and vehicle registration. The name on all three documents must match.
• All sites that issue passes issue free hangtags

The Senior Pass admits the pass owner and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per-vehicle fee areas and pass owner + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, where per-person fees are charged. (Children under 16 are always admitted free.)
Note: Photo identification will be requested to verify pass ownership.

You can either buy another Senior Pass with proper documentation, or pay the applicable Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee(s) (Day Use Fees).

No. The Senior Pass is valid only at participating Federal recreation sites. 

A Senior Pass permits entrance for one motorcycle.

• One pass covers the vehicle at sites that charge "per vehicle". 
• At "per person"; sites, the applicable fee will be charged for each additional person.

• If lost or stolen, you'll need to buy another one. 
• If damaged, it can be replaced as long as a portion of the pass is identifiable and you show proper identification.

The pass program is managed by six Federal agencies that operate under different regulations and have different fees. Therefore, the discount program for the Senior Pass is not handled in the same way on all Federal recreation lands.

In general discounts are honored as follows

• Individual Campsites: The discount only applies to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass owner, not to any additional campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass owner's party.
• Campsites with Utility Hookups: If utility fees are charged separately, there is no discount. The discount may apply if the utility fee is combined (seamless) with the campsite fee.
• Group Campsites and Facilities: (including, but not limited to, group facilities, picnic areas or pavilions): There is no discount for group campsites and other group facilities that charge a flat fee. If the group campsite has a per person fee rate, only the pass owner receives a discount; others using the site pay the full fee.
• Guided Tours: The pass offers discounts on some guided tours. Only the pass owner receives a discount if one is offered.
• Transportation Systems: (Inquire Locally)
• Concessionaire Fees: (Inquire Locally)
• Special Use Permit Fees: (Inquire Locally)

No. The Senior Pass does not cover discounts in on-site bookstores or gift stores.

At many sites the Senior Pass provides the pass owner a discount on Expanded Amenity Fees (such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and guided tours).