If you travel to National Parks often, you probably have (or will want) an America the Beautiful Pass. The pass gives you access to every National Park, as well as more than 2,000 federal recreation sites (wildlife refuges, national forests and grasslands, and for lands managed by the BLM, Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.) Nice, right?
The annual pass costs $80, and if you’re a current U.S. military member or have a medically determined disability, it’s free. If you’re a senior, 62 and over, the pass costs $80 for a lifetime. You can learn more here.
Do you have an America the Beautiful Pass? Tell us in today’s poll. Thanks!
Actually have the Access Pass for the disabled, same thing as far as access is concerned.
yes, access pass.
Love to see a break for Canadian seniors, I wouldn’t expect the same offering as Americans have but something would be nice especially given our dollar difference and added value to US tourism.
Doug, I believe the logic is American senior citizens own and pay for these National treasures by way of lifetime Federal Income taxes. Americans welcome our Canadian friends to enjoy National Parks and offer them the opportunity to visit for the same price as under 62 year old Americans pay for the Annual Pass. Glad to have you here.
We have the lifetime pass for seniors.
We have the pass. It is also free for veterans, since the end of 2020, not just for disabled or active military.
https://news.va.gov/110751/free-lifetime-pass-to-national-parks/
I went and got my pass the day after I turned 62!
Lifetime
Yes! We each have one! Very beneficial as we have toured the United States!
I have the senior lifetime pass. Got it while touring and camping on Skyline Drive on my motorcycle. The pass cost less than the one time fee. When i got mine, it was only $10.
The wife and I have had this pass for years. As a disabled veteran I of course never had to pay for it. Over the years it has saved us a measurable amount of money.
Yes but have never used it, we got it before the price increase several years ago, just haven’t had the occasion to use it.
We’ve had the passes forever. Got them for $10. We used them many times – back when you could actually get into the parks. Now they just take up room in our wallets . . .
Same as Tom, but have only used it a few times. Bob in Vegas
We use ours every year for camping and entrance fees. Plenty of federal facilities available.
As a Canadian senior, I buy the annual pass every year! You have a wonderful country that lets us spend our winters (and money!) here, so the $80 is a bargain! Part of our annual winter sojourn is to visit many of the National Parks, monuments and forests. Pays for itself many times over. I actually had one gentlemen in a National Park last year want to sell me the lifetime version as I was over 62. I had to politely let him know a couple of times that as a Canadian, this offer was not available to me. So much beauty to see in both of our countries. This winter we are in Arizona and Utah in the spring until we head home to Ontario. We need to be in our home province six months out of the year to maintain our health insurance!
Welcome Leonard. I winter in Lake Havasu and have always enjoyed our friends from the north. We missed all of you during Covid, glad the borders are open once again.
I have the old Golden Access Passport, disabled veteran. Have not used it for years now.
As soon as I age qualified, I purchased the lifetime NPS pass. Mine was $20 if I recall. The price jumped substantially the next month.
We have the lifetime. Paid the higher price for it but it has already paid for itself.
I bought the senior pass at the ranger station in Valdez, Alaska a few weeks after I became 62-years-of-age. One of the rangers had never sold one, so I provided the opportunity for the more experienced ranger to teach her how to sell one. We have used it several times already and plan to use it many more. I did feel self-conscious getting a 50-percent discount on a BLM campsite at Cripple Creek campground; we paid $3/night instead of $6/night. 😎
Both of us bought the pass when we reached 62…at the $10 price, so we always have one handy. They have been used. I wish I had tracked the savings because the figure would be in several thousands not just for park admissions but for campground savings at national parks, national forests, COE, etc. it adds up quickly. Of course, when we retired we decided our travel goal would be to visit every national park site possible. We still haven’t got them all, but the journeys are as important as reaching the destinations.
I answered no because I have a Senior Lifetime pass. The question asked about a National Parks America The Beautiful annual pass.
G Smith; The wife and I also carry the Senior Lifetime Pass. It is part of the “America the Beautiful NP pass but only available when you turn 60.
It’s 62 now. I was eligible for my geezer pass 2 years ago😁
Well, I have the Golden Age Passport, but answered yes….same thing, just a different name.
My husband began buying an annual pass back in the ’80s, before I met him, since he often hiked in NPs “Back East”, before moving to the SW (where we met).
We visit NPs, often camping in them, every year, and have for 30+ years, so we always bought the annual pass. Sometimes it’s been handy to save time at busy entry points.
I bought my permament Senior Pass a few days after I became eligible. I only kept track for a year or so, but in the first year, it saved me around $200 on camping fees at national parks and USFS CGs.As soon as he’s eligible, my husband will buy his Senior Pass, so he can enter parks on his own. He had to buy a pass last year when he took a week-long raft trip through Grand Canyon, since I didn’t take the trip.
I carry a Golden Age Passport (paper) issued in 1999.
Bought my senior lifetime pass when I turned 62, for $10. Price went to $80 the next year. That’s still a bargain. We use it several times a year, and hope to continue for many more!
I have the lifetime pass, not annual. Answered NO.
Twice wounded in Combat, awarded 2 Purple Hearts, my disabilities allowed me to receive a Lifetime Pass and I am grateful. I told my wife those 3 1/2 months in four hospitals, and related problems, were worth it after all. I appreciate this very much! Doc Burry, US Army, Combat Medic, Retired.
I have the Veteran version of American the Beautiful free pass.
I have the Golden Age Lifetime Passport which was issued free back in about 1997 or so. It is getting a little worn in appearance as it is stiff paper card. I also just received the America the Beautiful Lifetime Military Veterans Pass which is also free, however, there is a processing fee of $10.00. It is a plastic CC type card. It is available to U.S. Gold Star families as well as U.S. Veterans; proper ID info, for verification of status, is required with the application.
Also, I note the Golden Age Passport could be issued to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents of the U.S.. (Not sure this passport is still available however). Check with NPS.
My husband & I both have a one. Got them when they were $10. & lifetime.
Answered NO as mine is the Disabled Veterans version.
No, we each have the $10 lifetime Federal Senior Pass. Got mine in 2007 and my wife got her’s in 2009.
I have a Golden Age Passport A Lifetime Admission Permit. I got this in 1968 and have used it ever since. The best bargain ever.
Ditto, so I answered “no”.
I bought a forever pass for 10.00 over 25 yrs ago used it very little now im 84 and plan to use it more in my travel in the USA and Puerto Rico.is it still active? I can provide the number of the pass for you to check.
Hi, Jacinto. If it’s called a “forever pass” I would think it would still be active. You might try checking on the park service help page here: https://help.usparkpass.com/hc/en-us Good luck! Have a great day. 😀 –Diane at RVtravel.com