ENTRANCE PASS PROGRAMS
National
Parks Pass
The National Parks Pass is an annual pass that provides admission
to any national park charging an entrance fee. The pass costs $50
and is valid for one full year from first use in a park.
More than 80% of the proceeds from the sales of National Parks Passes
go directly into supporting priority projects in national parks.
The National Parks Pass
admits the pass signee and any accompanying passengers in a private
*
vehicle if a park has a per vehicle entrance fee. Where a per person
entrance fee is charged, the National Parks Pass admits the pass
signee, spouse, children and parents. The National Parks Pass is
nontransferable and does NOT cover or reduce use fees such as charges
for camping, parking, tours, and concessions.
The National
Parks Pass
can be purchased three ways:
1) in any national
park where an entrance fee is charged, and at participating park
book stores operated by cooperating associations
2) online at www.nationalparks.org
3) by calling 1-888-GO-PARKS
Questions
about your National Parks Pass order?
Email: parkspass@nationalparks.org
or call toll free
1-888-GoParks (1-888-467-2757).
Golden
Eagle
For an additional $15, a Golden Eagle sticker may be purchased
and affixed to a National Parks Pass to cover entrance fees at
not
only national parks, but also at sites managed by the U. S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, the U. S. Forest Service, and the Bureau
of
Land Management. The Golden Eagle stickers are available at National
Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Land Management
fee stations. The Golden Eagle admits the pass signee and any accompanying
passengers in a private* vehicle if a park has a per vehicle entrance
fee. Where a per person entrance fee is charged, the Golden Eagle
admits the pass signee, spouse, children and parents. The Golden
Eagle is nontransferable and does NOT cover or reduce use fees
such
as charges for camping, parking, tours, and concessions. It is
valid
for entrance fees only. The Golden Eagle hologram is valid until
the expiration of the National Parks Pass to which it is affixed.
Golden
Age Passport
The Golden Age Passport is a lifetime entrance pass for citizens
or permanent residents of the United States who are age 62 or older
to national
parks monuments, historic sites, recreation areas, and national
wildlife refuges that charge an entrance fee. The Golden Age Passport
admits the pass signee and any accompanying passengers in a private*
vehicle if a park has a per vehicle entrance fee. Where a per person
entrance fee is charged, the Golden Age Passport admits the pass
signee, spouse, and children.
The Golden Age Passport
also provides a 50% discount on federal use fees charged for facilities
and services such as camping, swimming, parking, boat launching,
and tours. In some cases where use fees are charged, only the pass
signee will be given the 50% price reduction. The Passport is nontransferable
and does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees
charged by concessioners.
A Golden Age Passport
must be obtained in person at a federal area (National Park, Historic
Site, Wildlife Refuge, etc.) where an entrance fee is charged.
The cost of the cost of the Golden Age Passport is $10.00.
It is available only to citizens or permanent residents of the
United
States who are 62 years of age or older. You must show proof
of age and residency, such as a state driver's license, birth certificate,
or
similar document.
Golden
Access Passport
The Golden Access Passport is a free, lifetime admission pass to
national
parks, monuments, historic sites, recreation areas, and national
wildlife refuges that charge an entrance fee. The Passport may
be issued to U.S. citizens or persons who permanently reside (are
domiciled) in the United States, regardless of age, and who have
a medical determination and documentation of blindness or permanent
disability.
The Golden Access Passport
admits the pass holder and accompanying passengers in a single,
private, noncommercial vehicle. At parks that charge individual
fees, the pass admits the pass holder, spouse, parents, and children.
The pass also entitles other persons accompanying the holder,
such as a care assistant. At parks that charge individual fees,
the pass admits the pass holder, spouse, parents, and children.
The Golden Access Passport
also provides a 50% discount on federal use fees charged for facilities
and services such as camping, swimming, parking, boat launching,
and tours. In some cases where use fees are charged, only the pass
signee will be given the 50% price reduction. The Passport is nontransferable
and does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or
fees
charged by concessioners.
Golden Access Passports
may be obtained
only in person and upon proof of medically-determined permanent
disability, or eligibility for receiving benefits under federal
law.
Both the Golden Age
Passport and Golden Access Passport can only be obtained in person
at a federal area (National Park, Historic Site, Wildlife Refuge,
etc.) where an entrance fee is charged.
If your National Parks
Pass, Golden Eagle, Golden Age, Golden Access passport is lost
or
stolen there is no mechanism for replacement. A new pass must be
obtained.
You can use our "Visit
Your Parks" geographic search portal to locate a National
Park Service area
near you. We suggest that you telephone your nearest National Park
Service site to inquire about pass availability and what documentation
you need to provide before traveling.
*
A private vehicle
is defined as any noncommercial vehicle that is being used for private
recreational purposes.
updated 8/12/2004
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