the USGS offers a lifetime pass - national parks, recreation areas, etc - to anyone at least 62 years old. on august 28th, the price will go from 10 dollars to 80 (plus an additional 10 dollar charge when purchased online or by mail).
Senior Pass
[b:4098cd1fd7]About your Senior Pass[/b:4098cd1fd7]
$10 Lifetime pass
For U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over.
May be obtained in person at a federal recreation site or through the mail using the application form.
Provides entrance or access to pass owner and accompanying passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle at Federal operated recreation sites across the country.
Photo identification may be required to verify ownership.
Passes are NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE, and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.
The cost of obtaining a Senior Pass through the mail is twenty dollars ($20). Ten ($10) for the Senior Pass and ten ($10) for processing the application. Applicants must provide documentation of age and residency or citizenship. If you cannot order a Senior pass online, you can submit a Paper Application by mail to the USGS using the paper application and enclosing the same documents and $20 fee
May provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services
Generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessioners.
i just ordered mine. back in my road trip days, i was thrilled to be able to buy an Eagle Pass for ten bucks that provided unlimited access for one year. for me, the senior pass at the current low rate was a no brainer. i'm just happy i found out about it before the price increase.
Senior Pass
[b:4098cd1fd7]About your Senior Pass[/b:4098cd1fd7]
$10 Lifetime pass
For U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over.
May be obtained in person at a federal recreation site or through the mail using the application form.
Provides entrance or access to pass owner and accompanying passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle at Federal operated recreation sites across the country.
Photo identification may be required to verify ownership.
Passes are NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE, and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.
The cost of obtaining a Senior Pass through the mail is twenty dollars ($20). Ten ($10) for the Senior Pass and ten ($10) for processing the application. Applicants must provide documentation of age and residency or citizenship. If you cannot order a Senior pass online, you can submit a Paper Application by mail to the USGS using the paper application and enclosing the same documents and $20 fee
May provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services
Generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessioners.
i just ordered mine. back in my road trip days, i was thrilled to be able to buy an Eagle Pass for ten bucks that provided unlimited access for one year. for me, the senior pass at the current low rate was a no brainer. i'm just happy i found out about it before the price increase.
