Fees & Passes

Overview of entrance requirements

Free
No entrance pass required

Entrance Passes

An entrance pass is not required to access Point Reyes National Seashore.

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

No entrance fee is charged at Point Reyes National Seashore.
 

Activity Fees

Camping

Camping fees as of January 1, 2022

  • $30/night/site for 1 to 6 people
  • $60/night/site for 7 to 14 people
  • $90/night/site for 15 to 25 people

All changes, cancellations, and potential refunds are managed through Recreation.gov, not at Point Reyes National Seashore visitor centers.

See our Backcountry Camping page for more information.

Your Dollars At Work

The National Park Service collects Recreation Fees under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA - Title VII, Pub. L. 108-447). Recreation Fees provide a vital source of revenue for improving facilities and services for park visitors. That means that the money you pay for camping is being put to use at Point Reyes National Seashore to make the park—and your visit—better. Please visit our Your Dollars At Work page for a list of some of the projects your contributions have made possible.

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Interagency Passes

The National Park Service is an important participant in the Interagency Pass Program, which was created by the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act and authorized by Congress in December 2004. Participating agencies include the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Some of the passes in the interagency pass series—collectively known as the Interagency Pass—are available at the Bear Valley Visitor Center; the passes that are not may be available at other federal recreation sites' entrance stations and/or visitor centers and are available online and/or through the mail by submitting a paper application form which may be downloaded from the USGS Store.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Interagency Pass

Recreational information for all Federal agencies can be found at Recreation.gov

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Passes Available at the Bear Valley Visitor Center

The four passes in the interagency program that are available at the Bear Valley Visitor Center are:

 
Image of the 2021 Interagency Access Pass, which features an image of a great gray owl flying over a field of brown grass.

Interagency Access Pass

Cost: Free in-person or $10 online or through the mail
This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. 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. The pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). The pass can only be obtained in-person at the park. The Access Pass provides a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires. The pass may be obtained:

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Image of the 2023 Interagency Annual Pass for Active U.S. Military (and Their Dependents), which features a hiker standing at the edge of a mountain clifftop.

Interagency Annual Pass for Active Duty U.S. Military (and Their Dependents)

Free
This pass is available to the active duty military personnel and dependents with proper identification (Common Access Card or Dependent ID Card [DD Form 1173]) and provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee for a year, beginning from the date of sale. The pass admits the pass holder/s and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas. Children under 16 are admitted free. The pass can be obtained in-person at the Bear Valley Visitor Center or at other parks' entrance stations and/or visitor centers.
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Image of the 2023 Interagency Lifetime Pass for Veterans and Gold Star Families, which features a U.S. flag with a glacier-capped mountain in the background.

Interagency Lifetime Pass for Veterans and Gold Star Families

Free
This pass is available to veterans and Gold Star families with proper identification (Department of Defense Identification Card [CAC Card, DD Form 2, DD Form 2765], Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC), Veteran ID Card, or Veterans designation on a state-issued U.S.driver’s license or identification card) and provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee. The pass admits the pass holder/s and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas. Children under 16 are admitted free. The pass can be obtained in-person at the Bear Valley Visitor Center or at other parks' entrance stations and/or visitor centers.
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Image of the 2023 Interagency Volunteer Annual Pass, which features a hiker standing at the edge of a mountain clifftop.

Interagency Volunteer Pass

Free
This pass is for volunteers acquiring 500 service hours on a cumulative basis. It provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee for a year, beginning from the date of award. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). Visit our Volunteer page or contact our volunteer coordinator by email or at 415-464-5225 to learn about volunteer opportunities in Point Reyes National Seashore.
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Image of the 2022–2023 Every Kid Outdoors Pass, featuring a photo of children looking down over a wooden railing and pointing at something out-of-camera.

Every Kid Outdoors Annual 4th Grade Pass

Free
This pass is only available to U.S. 4th Graders (including home-schooled and free-choice learners ten years of age). To obtain this pass, the 4th Grader must first visit the Every Kid Outdoors website, complete an adventure diary, and print a paper voucher. Then visit the Bear Valley Visitor Center—or another participating Federal recreation site where they may exchange their Every Kid in a Park voucher for the Annual 4th grade Pass. Digital versions of the voucher (such as smart phones or tablets) will not be accepted. The pass is valid for the duration of the 4th grade school year through the following summer (September–August). The pass admits the pass owner and any accompanying passengers in a private non-commercial vehicle at a per vehicle fee area, or the pass owner and up to three adults at sites that charge per person.
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Interagency Passes May Be Available at Other Bay Area Sites

As of April 2023, other federal recreation sites in the San Francisco Bay area that may have the Interagency Passes available include:

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The three passes in the interagency program that are NOT available at the Bear Valley Visitor Center but which may be available at other federal recreation sites' entrance stations and/or visitor centers and which are available online and/or through the mail by submitting a paper application form which may be downloaded from the USGS Store are:

 
Image of the 2023 Interagency Annual Pass, which features a hiker standing at the edge of a mountain clifftop.

Interagency Annual Pass

Unavailable at Point Reyes National Seashore until further notice.

Cost $80 in person or $85 online
This pass is available to the general public and provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee for a year, beginning from the date of sale. The pass admits the pass holder/s and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas. Children under 16 are admitted free. The pass can be obtained in-person at other parks' entrance stations and/or visitor centers. By purchasing a pass at a park, you will be directly supporting that park. You may also obtain the pass by calling 1-888-ASK USGS, Ext. 2, or via the Internet from the USGS Store.
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Image of the 2021 Interagency Lifetime Senior Pass, which features a photo of a bighorn ram leaping over creek.

Interagency Lifetime Senior Pass

Unavailable at Point Reyes National Seashore until further notice.

Cost: $80 in-person or $90 online or through the mail
This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. The pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity fee. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). The Lifetime Senior Pass may provide a 50 percent 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 percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires. The pass may be obtained in-person at other parks' entrance stations and/or visitor centers, or online, or through the mail by submitting a paper application form which may be downloaded from the USGS Store.
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Image of the 2023 Interagency Senior Annual Pass, which features a hiker standing at the edge of a mountain clifftop.

Interagency Annual Senior Pass

Unavailable at Point Reyes National Seashore until further notice.

Cost: $20 in-person or $30 online or through the mail
This is an annual pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. The pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity for a year, beginning from the date of sale. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). The Annual Senior Pass may provide a 50 percent 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 percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires. The pass may be obtained in-person at other parks' entrance stations and/or visitor centers, or online, or through the mail by submitting a paper application form which may be downloaded from the USGS Store.
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Golden Age and Access Passports

All Golden Age and Golden Access Passports will continue to be honored according to the provisions of the pass.

Golden Age Passport
This pass has been discontinued and replaced by the Interagency Senior Pass. Paper Golden Age Passports may be exchanged free of charge for new plastic passes.

Golden Access Passport
This pass has been discontinued and replaced by the Interagency Access Pass. Paper Golden 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 Interagency Annual Pass.

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Last updated: June 9, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

1 Bear Valley Road
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956

Phone:

415-464-5100
This number will initially be answered by an automated attendant, from which one can opt to access a name directory, listen to recorded information about the park (i.e., directions to the park; visitor center hours of operation; fire danger information; wildlife updates; ranger-led programs; seasonal events; etc.), or speak with a ranger. Please note that if you are calling between 4:30 pm and 10 am, park staff may not be available to answer your call.

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