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National Park Access Pass



Access Pass

This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Documentation is required to obtain the pass. Acceptable documentation includes: statement by a licensed physician; document issued by a Federal agency such as the Veteran’s Administration, Social Security Disability Income or Supplemental Security Income; or document issued by a State agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency. The pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). The Access Pass provides a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires.

How much does it Cost?


  • Free of Charge Lifetime Pass

Where do I get the pass?


  • Obtain in person at staffed BLM, FWS, NPS, Reclamation, and USDA-FS recreation fee areas. Provide proof of medically determined permanent disabilty and residency.

Who honors this pass?


  • BLM – Bureau of Land Management
  • FWS – United States Fish & Wildlife Service
  • NPS – National Park Service
  • Bureau of Reclamation
  • USDA-FS – United States Department of Agriculture – Forest Service

What are the requirements for qualifying for this pass?


  • This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities regardless of age. Documentation is required to obtain the pass.

Acceptable documentation includes:


  • Statement by a licensed physician
  • Document issued by a Federal agency such as the Veteran’s Administration
  • Social Security Disability Income
  • Supplemental Security Income
  • Document issued by a State agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency.

What does it save me money on?


  • Per Vehicle Fee Areas — The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a noncommercial vehicle.
  • Per Person Fee Areas — The pass admits the pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults (children under 16 are admitted free).

The Access Pass provides a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as:


  • Camping
  • Swimming
  • Boat launching
  • Specialized interpretive services.

What does it "NOT" cover?


  • Facility or equipment Rental Fees
  • Cabins
  • Lookouts
  • Day/Overnight Group Sites
  • Special Conservation Programs
  • Managed Off-Highway Vehicle Areas
  • Optional Transportation Systems
  • Reservation Services
  • Specialized Equipment such as hookups for water, electricity, cable, sewer or sanitary dump stations
  • Permits of any kind


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