America the Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series
A pass is your ticket to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. Each pass covers entrance fees at national parks and national wildlife refuges as well as standard amenity fees (day use fees) at national forests and grasslands, and at lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A pass covers entrance, standard amenity fees and day use fees for a driver and all passengers in a personal vehicle at per vehicle fee areas (or up to four adults at sites that charge per person). Children age 15 or under are admitted free.
Search a list of all federal recreation sites, including national parks, where the passes are issued. In addition to direct sales of Interagency Passes at national parks and other federal recreation sites, many of the America the Beautiful (Interagency) Passes are available for purchase online. Please visit the USGS Online Store for detailed information about how to purchase a pass online and whether purchasing a pass at this time is the right decision for you.
Please remember when making your purchase that Interagency Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable, cannot be extended and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.
The following passes are available:
Annual Pass - $80
This pass is available to everyone. Annual passes can be obtained in person at park visitor centers and entrance stations, by calling 1-888-ASK USGS (1-888-275-8747) between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Mountain time, or from the online USGS store. This pass is non-transferable.
Military Pass - Free
Available for:
- Current US military members and their dependents in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Space Force, as well as Reserve and National Guard members
- US military veterans
- Gold Star Family members
How to obtain:
- In person: Find a location to purchase this pass at a federal recreation site.
- Please check requirements before arriving, such as showing a Common Access Card (CAC) or Military ID (Form 1173) or or exchanging a Gold Star Voucher.
Additional Information:
- Find detailed information about this pass on the USGS Store's Frequently Asked Questions webpage.
- Learn about a new program granting free access to U.S. military veterans and Gold Star Families through a Military Pass..
Senior Pass - Cost $80
This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. This pass can only be obtained in person at the park or through the mail using the application form found HERE. Applicants must provide documentation of age and residency or citizenship.The Senior Pass may also provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, boat launch and interpretive services. In cases where 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 charged by concessionaires.
Access Pass - Free
This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability and residency or citizenship. This pass can only be obtained in person at a federal recreation site or through the mail using the application form found HERE. The Access Pass may provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, boat launches, and interpretive services. In cases where 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.
Volunteer Pass - Free
This pass is for volunteers with 250 service hours with federal agencies that participate in the Interagency Pass Program.
Contact the park volunteer coordinator at (360) 565-3141 or visit the volunteer page to learn about volunteer opportunities in Olympic National Park.
4th Grade Pass
Cost: Free pass valid for the duration of the 4th grader's school year though the following summer (September-August)
Available for: US 4th graders, including home-schooled and free-choice learners 10 years of age, with a valid Every Kid Outdoors paper pass
How to obtain:
- Step 1: Obtain a paper pass by visiting the Every Kid Outdoors website and following the instructions.
- Step 2: Exchange for the Annual 4th Grade Pass at federal recreation sites that charge entrance or standard mmenity fees (day use fee). Find a location to pick up this pass at a federal recreation site.
- NOTE: Digital versions of the paper pass, such as on smart phones or tablets, will not be accepted to exchange for an Annual Fourth Grade Pass.
Additional Information:
- Find detailed information about this pass on the Every Kid Outdoors website and the USGS Store's Frequently Asked Questions webpage.
- Educators can also be involved! Learn more at the Every Kid Outdoors website.
