Passes

Interagency Passes, or America the Beautiful national park passes, provide access to and discounts at over 2,000 federal recreation sites, including national parks, national wildlife refuges, and lands managed by agencies such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

A single pass covers entrance fees and standard day-use fees at most locations. For specific questions, contact the site managing agency directly.

Photo identification may be required to verify ownership.

Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable, and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.

Passes are available for purchase at each of the Dakota Prairie Grasslands office locations or can be ordered online at the USGS Store.

Pick a Pass, then Pick a Place.

America the Beautiful - National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands

Available passes:

2025 Annual Pass ($80) - Ages 16+.
Senior Annual Pass ($20) - Ages 62+. Please provide a photo ID for eligibility verification.
Senior Lifetime Pass ($80) - Ages 62+. Please provide a photo ID for eligibility verification.
Military Pass - Annual or Lifetime (Free)—Active Duty and Veterans. Please provide a military DD 214, Common Access Card (CAC), or state-issued driver's license with a military veteran indicator for eligibility verification.
Access Pass (Free) - Available to U.S . citizens or permanent residents of the United States who have been medically determined to have a permanent disability. Please provide proof of permanent disability.
4th Grade - Every Kid Outdoors - Available to 4th-grade students who complete a short educational activity on www.everykidoutdoors.gov. Students receive a printable voucher, which is presented at the time of pass issuance. The pass allows up to three adults and all children under age 16 to enter federal lands for free. The pass is valid for the school year, from September to August.