Recreation Passes & Permits

For recreational opportunities offered by Federal agencies please visit Recreation.gov

Notes of interest

• A private vehicle is defined as any noncommercial vehicle that is being used for private recreation.
• The Annual pass does not include overnight camping, developed boat launches and swimming sites, specialized interpretive services or concessionaires services. However, concessionaires may honor the Senior/Access Passes if included in the terms of their current permit.
• At sites charging per person fees, the 50% discount will be given to the pass owner only. Examples include cave tours or elevator services.
• The Annual, Senior, and Access Passes may not be valid for 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; or permits of any kind.