Seniors have two options for discounted passes to the National Parks & Federal Recreation Lands. You can buy a Senior Annual or Lifetime Pass to visit national parks, monuments, historic sites, recreation areas, and national wildlife refuges which normally charge entrance fees. It also provides a discount on some fees such as: camping, swimming, boat launching, and guided tours. The passes admit the permit holder and the passengers with them in a single private car (no commercial vehicles).

The current costs are $20 for an annual pass and $80 for a lifetime pass. In both cases there is a $10 processing fee to get the pass through the mail.

The Senior Pass can be used at the following five Federal agencies:

• Bureau of Land Management
• Bureau of Reclamation
• Fish & Wildlife Service
• USDA Forest Service
• National Park Service

Please note: Each of these agencies have different rules. 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 apply?

You can get the Senior Annual or Lifetime Pass from one of the five Federal recreation sites/agencies listed above. You can also order the online or submit a paper application.