Senior Citizens Can Get a Discounted National Park Pass-Here's How

"Yes, the pass famously covers entrance fees to all 63 national parks, but its true value is in its other great perks and discounts. The pass allows for free entry into all national forests, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service sites, Bureau of Land Management areas, national monuments, and offers discounts on popular campgrounds and more. In short, it's a one-way ticket to adventure, at a bargain price."

"Every US citizen and permanent resident aged 62 and older is eligible for an annual, single-year America the Beautiful-the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass for $20, or a lifetime version for $80. "With entrance fees to many national parks costing $30 or more, the pass quickly pays for itself," says Nina Gralak, a retired Nevada resident who uses hers to motor around the country in her RV."

"The America the Beautiful lifetime pass for seniors covers entrance fees and standard amenity or day-use fees at all lands managed by the National Park Service, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, and the U.S. Army of Corps of Engineers. As many recreation areas charge entrance fees differently, each pass includes one private vehicle fee or fou"

US citizens and permanent residents aged 62 and older can purchase a discounted America the Beautiful pass that provides access to more than 1,000 federal recreation sites. The lifetime pass costs $80, while an annual pass costs $20. The pass covers entrance fees and standard amenity or day-use fees at lands managed by the National Park Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It also includes one private vehicle fee per visit and provides free entry to national forests and other covered federal sites. Additional benefits include discounts on popular campgrounds and related recreation services.

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