Park Fees

As of January 1, 2007 the $50 Annual pass is no longer available. It has been replaced with the new $80 "America The Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass". The Interagency Pass Program gives you access to these areas managed by the following agencies: The Forest Service, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Bureau of Reclamation. Below is a brief description from the National Park Service, see complete pass information on USGS website.

America the Beautiful – Senior Pass - Cost $10.
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over.

Replaces: Golden Age Passport - May be exchanged free of charge.

America the Beautiful – Access Pass - Free.
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities.

Replaces: Golden Access Passport - May be exchanged free of charge.

America the Beautiful – Volunteer Pass - Free.
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
This pass is for volunteers acquiring 500 service hours on a cumulative basis.

The pass can be obtained in person at the park, by calling 1-888-ASK USGS, Ext. 1, or via the Internet at http://store.usgs.gov/pass.

All National Parks Passes, Golden Eagle, Golden Eagle Hologram, Golden Access and Golden Age Passports will continue to be honored in 2007 according to the provisions of the pass. Only paper Golden Age and Access Passports may be exchanged free of charge for the new plastic passes.

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