Learn about the benefits, cost, and how you could obtain one.
But it’s the national park pass for seniors that allows unhindered access.
Here are some key details on theSenior Pass.
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This array of ticket options is also referred to as Interagency Passes.
At per-person park entrances, the pass will cover up to four people.
Additionally, Golden Age Passports have been replaced by the Senior Pass.
Senior Passes are honored at sites managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Forest Service, U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and the National Park Service.
An annual Senior Pass costs just $20, while a lifetime pass costs $80.
Both are good for multiple visits to any of the permitted parks.
There is a key distinction to be aware of when purchasing annual passes, though.
Regular annual passes are generally valid for one park or a group of parks within a single region.
Documentation of age and residency or citizenship are required.