On January 1, 2007, the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation launched a new interagency pass series collectively known as the America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. The new passes include an Annual Pass, Senior Pass, Access Pass, and a Volunteer Pass. You can also learn more about the new pass program here. 

Still have your Golden Age, Golden Access, Golden Eagle or National Parks passes? Find out about the status of the old pass program?

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America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Annual Pass

Cost: $80 

Available to: The general public

Provides access to: Federal recreation sites that charge an entrance or Standard Amenity Fee

Valid for: One year, beginning from the date of sale. 

Admits: 
At per vehicle fee areas, admits pass holder(s) and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. 
At per person fee areas, admits pass holder plus 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults (children under 16 are admitted free).

Obtain: In person at most NPS sites or 
            Call (888) ASK-USGS or (888) 275-8747 or
           Purchase online 

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America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Senior Pass

Cost: $10 

Available to: U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over

Provides access to: Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee

Valid for: Lifetime of pass holder

Admits:
At per vehicle fee areas, admits pass holder(s) and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. 
At per person fee areas, admits pass holder plus 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults (children under 16 are admitted free).

Obtain: In person at most NPS sites

Additional Information:
The Senior Pass provides a 50% discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services.
In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50% price reduction.
The pass is non-transferable and generally does not cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires.

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America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Access Pass

Cost: No cost

Available to: U.S.citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities 

Requirements: Documentation is required to obtain the pass. Acceptable documentation includes:
*statement by a licensed physician;
*document issued by Federal agency such as the Veteran’s Administration, Social Security Disability Income or Supplemental Security Income; or
*document issued by a State agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency. 

Provides access to: Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee

Valid for: Lifetime of pass holder. 

Admits:
At per vehicle fee areas, admits pass holder(s) and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. 
At per person fee areas, admits pass holder plus 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults (children under 16 are admitted free).

Obtain: In person at most NPS sites

Additional Information:
The Access Pass provides a 50% discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. 
In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50% price reduction.
The pass is non-transferable and generally does not cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires.

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America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Volunteer Pass

Cost: No cost

Available to: Volunteers acquiring 500 service hours on a cumulative basis

Provides access to: Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee

Valid for: One year, beginning from the date of award. 

Admits:
At per vehicle fee areas, admits pass holder(s) and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. 
At per person fee areas, admits pass holder plus 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults (children under 16 are admitted free).

Obtain: Learn more about volunteer opportunities at Mount Rainier National Park, contact the Mount Rainier Volunteer Coordinator. 

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What about my old pass?
Although National Parks Passes, Golden Eagle, Golden Eagle Hologram, Golden Access and Golden Age Passports are no longer available, those that are in circulation will continue to be honored according to the provisions of the pass. Paper Golden Age and Access Passports may be exchanged free of charge for new plastic passes.

Golden Eagle Passport and National Parks Pass and Golden Eagle Hologram
These passes have been discontinued and replaced by the America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass– Annual Pass. 

Golden Age Passport
This pass has been discontinued and replaced by the America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass– Senior Pass.

Golden Access Passport
This pass has been discontinued and replaced by the America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass– Access Pass.

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