Passes
The USDA Forest Service, National Park Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Bureau of Reclamation agencies have combined their recreation passes into a program known as America the Beautiful – the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. As public land managers, each agency provides different benefits and access for citizens to make the most of our most treasured places.
Types of Interagency Passes
Passes are available for purchase from each of our offices.
Big changes coming – the America the Beautiful Passes are going digital!
Starting November 20, 2025, you’ll be able to purchase a Digital Annual Pass through Recreation.gov. 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 working hard to make navigating these changes as smooth as possible for our visitors as we transition to accepting the Digital Annual Pass. We appreciate your patience as we lay the groundwork for a more connected, visitor-friendly future. We look forward to seeing you at Hoosier National Forest in the future!
Benefits Offered on the Hoosier National Forest
Benefits from the pass program vary by the type of services offered and whether or not the site is operated by a concessionaire. The table below describes the benefits offered by each pass type for day use and activity fees on the Hoosier National Forest.
| Pass Type | Benefits on The Hoosier |
|---|---|
| Interagency Senior Pass |
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| Interagency Access Pass | |
| Interagency Military Pass | There are no sites on the Hoosier National Forest that qualify for these passes because we do not have an entrance fee. |
| Every Kid Outdoors | |
| Interagency Annual Pass | |
| Annual Volunteer Pass |
** Benefits from the pass program vary by the type of services offered and whether or not the site is operated by a concessionaire. This table addresses the situation as it applies to the Hoosier National Forest. If you will be visiting other National Forests or other Federal recreation facilities, you might want to check out the Forest Service Recreation Pass and Permit website.