Pass Information

I'm visiting from outside the U.S. — what are my options?

US Park Pass currently only ships within the United States. We are unable to ship passes internationally. You can purchase a pass at most federal recreation site entrances when you arrive in the U.S. The Department of the Interior introduced a reside

Can I exchange my pass for a different type?

No. We are unable to exchange a Resident pass for a Non-Resident pass, or for a digital pass. These are different products administered by the federal agencies. If your pass is unsigned and within 60 days of purchase, you can return it for a refund a

Do I still need a reservation if I have the pass?

Yes. The America the Beautiful Annual Pass covers entrance fees, but it does not replace timed-entry or day-use reservation requirements.

How It Works

Some popular parks require a reservation in

What's changing with the America the Beautiful pass in 2026?

The Department of the Interior announced several changes to the Interagency Pass Program for 2026. Here's what you need to know. All America the Beautiful Annual Passes purchased in 2025 will continue to be honored through their normal expiration dat

What about Senior, Military, Access, or other specialty passes?

US Park Pass only sells the America the Beautiful Annual Pass. We do not sell Senior, Military, Access, Veteran, or 4th Grade passes. If you qualify for one of these passes, do not purchase our Annual Pass — the specialty pass is a better deal for yo

What does the pass cover (and what doesn't it)?

The America the Beautiful Annual Pass covers entrance fees at over 2,000 federal recreation sites managed by the NPS, USFS, FWS, BLM, BOR, and USACE. The pass does not cover or discount:. Most park entrance fees range from $20–$35 per vehicle. If you

Can I buy a pass as a gift?

Yes! The America the Beautiful Annual Pass makes a great gift. Passes arrive unsigned with no name printed, so the recipient can sign and activate it themselves. The pass validity period starts from the month it ships (the punch month), not when the

What if I lose my pass or it's stolen?

Unfortunately, lost or stolen passes cannot be replaced unless you purchased insurance for your order at the time you bought your pass. There is no digital version, and the pass is tied to the physical card.What Won't Work at the GateReceipts, confir

How does the pass signature work?

Your America the Beautiful Annual Pass arrives unsigned with no name printed on it. There is a single signature line on the back of the card. Whoever signs the back of the pass becomes the permanent pass holder. That person must present the pass with

What is the America the Beautiful Annual Pass?

The America the Beautiful Annual Pass is a physical card that provides entrance to over 2,000 federal recreation sites for 12 months. It is accepted at sites managed by the National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Forest Service (USFS), U.S. Fish & Wildlife

Can I put stickers on my pass?

We'd recommend against putting stickers or any other modifications directly on your America the Beautiful Annual Pass. The National Park Service has informed us that modifications to the pass may invalidate it if the pass cannot be verified or easily

When does my pass expire?

Your America the Beautiful Annual Pass is valid for 12 months through the end of the month in which it was issued. For example, a pass issued in June 2025 is valid through June 30, 2026. Look at the back of your pass. The month in which the pass expi