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Plan Your Visit
Key Information
Choosing an Entrance PassDo you have or qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful Pass?If you already have an America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, that's the only entrance pass you need. Seniors, military, visitors with a permanent disability, and families with a 4th grader are eligible for a free or discounted America the Beautiful pass. How often do you plan to visit national parks in the next 12 months?If you don't qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful pass, we recommend choosing an entrance pass based on your trip plans.
Entrance PassesEntrance passes are non-transferrable, non-refundable, will not be replaced if lost or stolen and will be void if altered or reproduced. Do you already own a pass? Vicksburg Military National Park honors the Interagency annual and lifetime passes that are valid at multiple national park and federal sites. Standard Entrance Pass$10.00–$20.00
The National Park Service’s Recreation Fee Program supports the NPS mission in a variety of ways. Fee Program employees not only collect fees, but they also perform activities related to resource stewardship, visitor facility improvements, education and visitor use management. Fees are used to fund projects that address deferred maintenance needs, provide new visitor programs and services, protect resources, and improve and rehabilitate facilities for visitors.
Entrance fees at Vicksburg National Military Park cover entry to the park and are valid for seven days.
Entrance passes are non-transferrable, non-refundable, will not be replaced if lost or stolen and will be void if altered or reproduced.
Do you already own a pass? Vicksburg Military National Park honors the Interagency annual and lifetime passes that are valid at multiple national park and federal sites.
For VehiclesIf you enter the park in a motorized vehicle, your entrance pass covers both you and your passengers. Your passengers do not need a separate pass. This pass admits the driver and all passengers in a private, non-commercial vehicle to the park. In-person Purchase Locations
Good for 7 days
You are purchasing a digital site pass that is valid only for weekly entrance fees at Vicksburg National Military Park. The park requires all visitors to pay an entrance fee except children under 16 years of age. The pass covers entry for one motorcycle and passenger.
In-person Purchase Locations
For Individuals without a VehicleIf you enter the park on a bicycle or on foot and are at least 16 years old, you need your own entrance pass. Children under the age of 16 don't need an entrance pass. Good for 7 days
You are purchasing a digital site pass that is valid only for weekly entrance fees at Vicksburg National Military Park. The park requires all visitors to pay an entrance fee except children under 16 years of age. The pass covers entry for one pedestrian or cyclist.
In-person Purchase Locations
 Annual Entrance - Park$35.00 Good for 12 months from the date of purchase
The pass covers unlimited entry for one vehicle and passengers.
In-person Purchase Locations
America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Covers entrance fees and standard amenity (day-use) fees at lands managed by
Depending on the type of entrance fee charged at a site, covers
America the Beautiful Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Passholders must show valid photo identification (ID) with each pass. How to Get an America the Beautiful PassIn Person (Recommended)Passes can be purchased or picked up at over 1,000 federal recreation sites. Order Online, Receive by MailTo receive your pass by mail, order online at the USGS Online Store . Online orders are for physical passes, not digital passes, and may take up to three weeks to be processed and delivered. Order receipts may not be used in place of a physical pass. We recommend ordering at least three weeks in advance of your visit, or picking up a pass in person instead. 2024 Free Entrance Days in the National ParksCome experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
NPS Photo Group Entrance FeesBus/Passenger Van (non-commerial groups) - $10.00 per person, not to exceed commercial rate below. Commercial Groups (provided by non-NPS charter tour companies) 1-6 Person Capacity Vehicles - $25.00 plus $10 per passenger (not to exceed $40) 7-25 Person Capacity Vehicles- $40.00 Over 25 Person Capacity Vehicles- $100.00 Apply for an Academic Fee Waiver Reserve a Licensed Battlefield Tour Guide 
Digital Entrance PassPay your entrance fee online, and receive pass by e-mail.
Purchase a Vicksburg NMP Digital Pass(Annual, Vehicle, Motorcycle, and Individual) Purchase Interagency Passes Online(Annual, Senior, Access, and Military) Passes: Annual/LifetimeVicksburg NMP Annual Pass: $35.00 per year (valid for one year from date of purchase)
America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass – Senior Pass – Cost $20 for yearly pass, or $80 for lifetime pass. These passes are 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. 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 be obtained in person at the park. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent reduction.
America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass – Access Pass – Free. This is a lifetime pass for U. S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. You must be prepared to sign a statement iditcating your residency and permanent disability. 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 any park that issues interagency passes.
America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass - Volunteer Pass - Free. This pass is for volunteers acquiring 250 service hours on a cumulative basis and has the same benefits as the America The Beautiful Annual Pass.
America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass - Military Pass - Free. The Annual Pass for Military is a free pass for all active military personnel and their dependents. Active military personnel and their dependents qualify for this benefit. Military Members - In order to qualify for the Annual Pass - Military, the military member must present the following: Department of Defense ID (CAC Card) that verifies that the person is an active member of the U.S. military. Dependents - In order to qualify for the pass, the dependent of a military member must present the following: Department of Defense ID (DD Form 1173) that identifies the dependent and his/her sponsor. How Does the Park Use Entrance Fees?Vicksburg National Military Park participates in the congressionally authorized Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act. Under this program, Vicksburg keeps 100% of all fees collected. Funds generated by the fees are used to accomplish projects the parks have been unable to fund through annual Congressional allocations. Entrance fees help support projects in the monument to improve the experience for visitors. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Last updated: January 23, 2024