Free Annual Pass for Military to National Parks
America the Beautiful – the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Through the years military members have found inspiration in America’s patriotic icons and majestic landscapes, the places that symbolize the nation that their sacrifices protect. We owe
a debt to those who sacrifice so much to protect our country.
To thank active duty members of the U.S. Military and their dependents we are offering a free annual pass to more than 2,000 sites across the nation. The military version of the America the Beautiful – the National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Annual Pass will permit free access to national parks, national wildlife refuges, national forests, and other Federal public lands. A visit to a national park, forest, or wildlife refuge provides an opportunity to bond with loved ones, unwind, relax, heal, rejuvenate, and just have fun.
Details
- Free Annual Pass
- Available to active duty military personnel and dependents with proper identification (CAC Card or DD Form 1173).
- Obtain in person at Federal recreation sites that charge entrance or standard amenity fees.
- Covers entrance to Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service sites that charge Entrance Fees, and Standard Amenity Fees at Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation sites.
- Admits the pass owners and any accompanying passengers in a private non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas, or
the pass owner and up to 3 additional adults at sites that charge per person. - Non-transferable
Wondering if I can grab one of these pases on Fort Carson?
Do I pick the pass up at MWR or do I just show my id at the park?
How do I get my pass?
You can receive your pass by presenting your military ID at most Federal lands that charge an entrance fee. A list of sites that sell pass is available. Sites that issue the Annual Pass will generally also issue the free military version as well. Please contact the Federal Land you will be visiting in advance to ensure that they have the pass available.
If you have any additional questions, please visit http://http://www.store.usgs.gov/pass/military.html
Thank you so much for posting this!!! How wonderful
I want to first say THANK YOU to our troops.
Then I would like to thank the National Parks and it affliates for this offer.
But I was wondering…..
1. Why are so many things ONLY offered to ACTIVE DUTY & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS?
2. Why is this not offered to RETIRED MILITARY & THEIR FAMILY?
As a retired military spouse, I feel we gave our 20+ years and should be entitled to these benefits as well.
Retired Military Wife,
Yvonne
Yvonne…
I am retired from the army as well and like most military retirees after 20 or more years of service, I am also a disabled veteran. Disabled veterans can get a lifetime pass to all National Parks. I got one at Sand Dunes and it is good everywhere for free admission for me and everyone in the car with me. We used it again at Rocky Mountain National Park too… So if your husband is a disabled veteran, have him call the National Park at Sand Dunes or Rocky Mountain NP and ask what he needs to bring to prove he is a DV. I have DV Car Tags and that was enough for me. Good luck and thank you for your service.
Respectfully
Chuck