Passes
The Rio Grande National Forest offers nearly endless free opportunities for your use and enjoyment. Fees are charged in some developed recreation areas and some activities require a permit with a fee. The Rio Grande National Forest does not have a general entrance fee and the Forest honors Interagency Passes at all fee campgrounds.
Interagency Recreation Passes can provide either free entrance or a discount for certain recreation fees.
America the Beautiful Passes are a suite of annual and lifetime passes that provide U.S. citizens and visitors an affordable and convenient way to access Federal recreational lands. Up to 100% of the Pass program's proceeds are used to improve and enhance visitor recreation services.
They may be purchased or picked up at any of our district offices during business hours.
Get Your Passes at the USGS Store
Annual Passes Available
Annual Pass
Anyone over the age of 16 may purchase this pass for access to over 2,000 recreation areas managed by six different Federal agencies.
Senior Lifetime Pass
Residents 62 years of age or older may purchase for access to over 2,000 recreation areas managed by six different Federal agencies.
Veteran & Gold Star Lifetime Pass
Veterans and Gold Star Families can get this pass for free for access to over 2,000 recreation areas managed by six different Federal agencies.
Every Kid Outdoors 4th Grade Pass
4th Grade students can get this pass for free to access to over 2,000 recreation areas managed by six different Federal agencies.
Military Pass
Current military and dependents can get this pass for free for access to over 2,000 recreation areas managed by six different Federal agencies.
Senior Annual Pass
Residents 62 years of age or older may purchase for access to over 2,000 recreation areas managed by six different Federal agencies.