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Passes

The USDA Forest Service, National Park Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, US Army Corp of Engineers, 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

Interagency passes are available for purchase from each of our offices or can be purchased from the USGS Store at the links below. 

Digital Passes (NEW)

As of January 1, 2026 America the Beautiful passes are available to purchase in a digital format 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.

 

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 TypeBenefits on The Hoosier
Interagency Senior Pass
  • Camping: On the Hoosier National Forest, pass holders may obtain a 50% discount on base camping at the Hardin Ridge, Tipsaw Lake, Saddle Lake, German Ridge and Indian-Celina Lakes Recreation Areas.
  • This discount does not apply to any other fees such as day use for concession-managed sites, trail use permits, cabin rentals, shelter rentals, group campsites, firewood, reservation fees, or electric or water surcharge for campsite.
Interagency Access Pass
Interagency Military PassThere 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.

 

Concessionaire Passes 

BA Services is a permitted concessionaire who operates the Hardin Ridge, Indian-Celina and Tipsaw Recreation Areas on Hoosier National Forest seasonally April through October and offers the following passes: 

  • Day Use Pass for $8 per vehicle
  • Annual Day Use Pass for $50.00 (covers all three recreation areas)

Last updated January 21, 2026

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