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🪪 Park passes: national, state and free passes

One pass can cover entry fees at every national park and many federal lands for a year. States and some forests have their own.

Most people go to:

America the Beautiful pass ↗Every Kid Outdoors ↗Washington Discover Pass ↗

Site	Best for	Coverage	Cost	App
America the Beautiful pass ↗ Official	Annual, senior, military and access passes for federal lands	US federal lands	Paid (some free)	Web	Visit ↗
Every Kid Outdoors ↗ Official	Free annual pass for 4th graders and their families	US federal lands	Free	Web	Visit ↗
Washington Discover Pass ↗ Official	Vehicle access to Washington state recreation lands	Washington	Paid	Web	Visit ↗
Colorado Parks & Wildlife passes ↗ Official	Colorado state park passes	Colorado	Paid	Web	Visit ↗
NPS: find a park ↗ Official	Entry fees and pass rules for each national park	US national parks	Free	NPS app	Visit ↗

💡 US seniors, military, people with disabilities and 4th graders can get free or discounted federal passes.

Links open in a new tab. “Official” means a government site. Links are tagged so each site can see the visit came from Recreation.org. Prices and features change; check each site before you book. Last checked October 2026.

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What does the America the Beautiful pass cover?

It covers entrance and standard amenity fees at national parks and many other federal recreation lands for a year. It does not cover campsite fees or permits.

Are there free passes?

Yes, for some groups, such as 4th graders and their families (Every Kid Outdoors). Seniors, military members and people with disabilities have special passes too.

🪪 Park passes: national, state and free passes

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