National Recreation Pass
Fee-Free Days
The Forest Service waives recreation fees at many day-use sites on lands managed by the agency. Participation by concession-operated sites may vary.
America the Beautiful Interagency Passes
Each pass covers entrance fees at lands managed by the National Park Service and US Fish & Wildlife Service and standard amenity fees (day use fees) at lands managed by the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and US Army Corps of Engineers.
New! America the Beautiful Passes have gone digital!
Digital Annual Passes are now available for purchase through Recreation.gov, making it easier than ever to plan trips! Digital Annual Passes allow you to:
- Easily access, store, and manage your pass alongside other reservations in one centralized location
- Save your pass directly to your mobile wallet on your mobile device for ease of access once you arrive
This modernization is part of the federal government’s Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act to simplify and enhance public access to federal lands.
We are hard at work to make navigating these changes as smooth as possible for our visitors, as we transition through the new year. We appreciate your patience as we lay the groundwork for a more connected, visitor-friendly future.
Stay tuned for other passes in the America the Beautiful Pass series (Senior Annual, Senior Lifetime, Military Annual, Military Lifetime, Every Kid Outdoors 4th Grade, and Access) going digital in January 2026!
To find a location near you that issues the traditional interagency passes, search the list of all federal recreation sites where the passes are issued. Or you can visit the USGS Online Store for detailed information about how to purchase a pass online.
Please remember when making your purchase that Interagency Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable, cannot be extended and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Passholders must show valid photo identification (ID) with each pass.
Free Access to Gold Star Families and Veterans
The USDA Forest Service offers Gold Star families and U.S. military Veterans fee-free access to their national forests and grasslands.
Recreation Fee Accomplishments & Resource Advisory Committee
See how National Forests in the Pacific Southwest Region are using recreation fee revenues to improve and enhance recreation opportunities. In addition, learn about the Region's Recreation Resource Advisory Committee that provides recommendations on creating new or changing existing recreation fees.