Passes and fees
One America the Beautiful pass covers entrance at every national park and most federal recreation lands for a year. It does not cover camping, timed-entry reservations, or parking at the Smokies and Mount Rushmore.
- Resident AnnualUS citizens and residentsCovers one vehicle, or the holder plus 3 adults where fees are per person, at all federal recreation sites for 12 months.$80
- Non-Resident AnnualNon-US residentsSame coverage as the resident pass, and waives the $100 nonresident fee at 11 popular parks.$250
- Senior AnnualUS citizens and residents 62+Can be applied toward a lifetime pass later. May halve some camping fees.$20
- Senior LifetimeUS citizens and residents 62+Never expires. May halve some camping fees.$80
- MilitaryCurrent US military and dependents (annual); veterans and Gold Star families (lifetime)Bring military ID or veteran ID.Free
- AccessUS citizens and residents with a permanent disabilityLifetime pass with documentation.Free
- 4th GradeUS 4th graders and their familiesValid for the school year through the following summer. Apply at Every Kid Outdoors.Free
- VolunteerFederal recreation site volunteersEarned after 250 service hours.Free
Which pass is right for your trip?
Choose the parks you're visiting and who's in the car. We'll compare paying at each gate with buying a pass.
Best value for this trip
Pay at each gate
| Yellowstone | $35 |
| Grand Teton | $35 |
| Paying at each gate | $70 |
| Resident Annual Pass | $80 |
Your entrance fees come to less than the $80 pass, so paying at each park is cheaper unless you plan more park trips this year.
Based on 7-day private-vehicle prices. Timed-entry and camping fees are extra.