The quick answer: U.S. citizens and permanent residents 62+ can buy the America the Beautiful Senior Pass — $80 for a lifetime pass or $20 annual — covering entry to 2,000+ federal recreation sites.

The details

The America the Beautiful Senior Pass is available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents age 62 and older: $80 buys a lifetime pass and $20 buys an annual version, per NPS and USGS official pages. The pass admits the pass holder plus passengers in one vehicle at per-vehicle fee sites, and can also provide 50% off some amenity fees like camping and boat launches. Four annual Senior Passes can be traded in for a lifetime pass, effectively spreading the $80 over four years. Buy in person at federal recreation sites with proof of age and residency (no processing fee) or online through the USGS store ($10 processing fee).

How to claim it

Buy at any federal recreation site with ID proving age 62+ and citizenship/residency, or online at store.usgs.gov (plus $10 fee). (Qualifying age: 62+.)

Source & verification

Last verified July 27, 2026 against National Park Service — Entrance Passes (official). Senior discounts change often — if you spot something out of date, email jay@retirehub.org and we’ll fix it.