America the Beautiful - National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Access Pass Price Increase

US citizens have a variety of options. There are passes for Military, Volunteers, 4th Graders, Access/ Disability, and Seniors to enjoy our 2,000 US Parks. Children under 15 are admitted free.

On August 28, 2017 the Lifetime Pass for US citizens or permanent residents 62 years or older will increase from $10 to $80. Golden Age Passports are no longer sold and will continue to be honored according to the provisions of the pass.

Each pass includes entry fees at national parks and wildlife refuges as well as standard amenity fees and day use fees for a driver and all passengers in a private non-commercial vehicle up to four adults at sites that charge per person OR one motorcycle OR pass holder up to four adults at sites that charge per person.

A new Annual Senior Pass is available for $20, valid for one full year from month of purchase (through last day of that month) in federally operated recreation sites across the country.

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

Photo identification will be required to verify ownership. Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. FREE Annual Pass for current US Military and their dependents, Volunteers who contribute 250 or more hours and US 4th Grade Students

100% of sale proceeds go back into improving and enhancing federal recreation sites. More details are available NPS.gov or Recreation.gov for state site locations. Be sure to check out the Share The Experience Photo Contest.