America the Beautiful National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Passes

America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes are a suite of annual and lifetime passes that provides U.S. citizens and visitors an affordable and convenient way to access Federal recreational lands. Up to 100% of the Pass program's proceeds are used to improve and enhance visitor recreation services.

VISIT NPS.GOV FOR SITE LOCATIONS THAT ISSUE PASSES

Please reference the America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes FAQ page for additional information regarding the program.

America the Beautiful National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Pass Brochure

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America the Beautiful: The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes

Each pass covers the entrance fee at sites managed by the National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the standard amenity (day use) fee at sites managed by the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Army Corps of Engineers, and Bureau of Reclamation.
Each pass covers the pass owner and all occupants in a personal vehicle at sites that charge per vehicle or, the pass owner and up to three additional adults (16 and over) at sites that charge per person.

To start, tell us about your trip:

I am leaving in less than two weeks.

I am leaving in more than two weeks.

Let's see what passes you qualify for! Please select all that apply.

I am 62 years of age or older and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

I have a medically-determined permanent disability that limits one or more major life activities and I am a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

I am a current member of the U.S. Military, dependent, a veteran, or a Gold Star Family member.

None of the above.

Tell us about your plans during the next 12 months. (select one)

I am planning to visit multiple National Parks or Federal Recreational Land sites.

I only plan to visit USDA Forest Service locations in Washington and Oregon.

I only plan to visit one National Park or Federal Recreational Land site.

Let's See Which Passes You Qualify For. (select one)

I am 62 years of age or older and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

I have a medically-determined permanent disability that limits one or more major life activities and I am a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

I am a current member of the U.S. Military, dependent, a veteran, or a Gold Star Family member.

None of the above

Passes ordered from USGS are physical passes that are mailed to you and may not arrive it time. We recommend one of these options:

i. Get your digital America the Beautiful Pass on Recreation.gov that can be used immediately upon purchase.

ii. Get your physical pass in-person at the first federal recreation site you plan to visit. To find a location near you that issues passes, search the Pass Issuance List.

Based on your selection, we recommend the following pass:

Northwest Forest Pass

Pass: Northwest Forest Pass
Available to: Anyone
Covers: The Pacific Northwest Region of the US Forest Service (contains 17 National Forests, two National Scenic Areas, a National Grassland, and two National Volcanic Monuments, all within the States of Oregon and Washington).
Valid for: 12 months
Price: $30, plus $10 processing fee with each order.
Click on the link to purchase the Northwest Forest Pass

Based on your selection, we recommend visiting the website for the location you plan to visit. These six agencies participate in the Interagency Pass Program:

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

Based on your selection(s), you are eligible for the following passes:

Senior Annual & Senior Lifetime Pass

Senior Annual Pass

Senior Lifetime Pass

Selection: I am 62 years of age or older and a U.S. citizen or resident.
Pass: Both the Senior Annual Pass and Senior Lifetime Pass
Available to: U.S citizens or residents age 62 or older
Valid for: 12 months for Senior Annual Pass, Lifetime of passholder for the Senior Lifetime Pass
Price: $20 for the Senior Annual Pass, plus $5 processing fee and $7.50 handling fee. $80 for the Senior Lifetime Pass, plus $5 processing fee and $7.50 handling fee.
Discounts: May entitle passholder to some discounts such as camping. Inquire locally.
Click on a link to purchase the Senior Pass you prefer.

Access Pass

Selection: I have a medically-determined permanent disability that limits one or more major life activities and I am a U.S. citizen or resident.
Pass: Access Pass
Available to: U.S. citizens or residents of the United States that have been medically determined to have a permanent disability (does not have to be 100% disability)
Valid for: Lifetime of passholder
Price: Free, plus $5 processing fee and $7.50 handling fee with each order.
Discounts: May entitle passholder to some discounts such as camping. Inquire locally.
Click on the link to purchase the Access Pass

Military Passes

Selection: I am a current member of the U.S. Military, dependent, a veteran, or a Gold Star Family member.
Pass: Either the Military Annual Pass or the Military Lifetime Pass
Available to: Current military and dependents for the Military Annual Pass. Gold Star Families and veterans for the Military Lifetime Pass.
Valid for: 12 months for Military Annual Pass, Lifetime of passholder for Military Lifetime Pass
Price: Free, plus $5 processing fee and $7.50 handling fee with each order.
Click on a link to purchase the Military Pass you qualify for

Annual Pass

Pass: Resident or Non-Resident Annual Pass
Resident Annual Pass Available to: U.S. citizens and residents. $80, plus $7.50 handling fee with each order.
Non-Resident Annual Pass Available to: Any Non-Resident. $250, plus $7.50 handling fee with each order.
Valid for 12 months
Click on the link to purchase the Annual Pass

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