If you are 62 or older, you have two choices for discounted passes to the U.S. National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands. You can buy a Senior Annual or Lifetime Pass to visit national parks, monuments, historic sites, recreation areas, and national wildlife refuges that usually charge entrance fees. The passes also give a discount on some fees for camping, swimming, boat launching, and guided tours. The passes admit you and any passengers with you in a single private car (no commercial vehicles).

The costs are $20 for an annual pass and $80 for a lifetime pass. There is a $10 fee to get a pass through the mail.

The Senior Pass can be used at sites managed by:

• U.S. Bureau of Land Management
• Bureau of Reclamation
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• USDA Forest Service
• National Park Service

Please note: You must contact the site you plan to visit to find out whether the pass is accepted there and what services and discounts are available.

How do I get the pass?

You can get the Senior Annual or Lifetime Pass from the USGS Store. You can order a pass online or print and fill out a paper application. You can also buy a pass in person at participating sites or one of the federal agencies listed above.