America the Beautiful Passes - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

America the Beautiful Passes

Interagency Recreation Passes for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Sites

Available Passes at Corps Recreation Sites

Six types of interagency passes available for free access to boat ramps, swimming areas, and camping discounts

Pass Types Available

Visitors to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project offices will be able to purchase or obtain the following interagency recreation passes:

  • Interagency Senior Pass
  • Interagency Access Pass
  • Interagency Annual Pass
  • Interagency Military Pass
  • Interagency Every Kid in a Park 4th Grade Pass
  • Interagency Volunteer Pass

Pass Benefits

These passes will allow their holders free access to boat launch ramps and swimming beaches managed by the Corps. The Senior and Access America the Beautiful passes also provide holders a 50 percent discount on campsites at Corps-managed campgrounds.

The Corps will continue to sell its own annual day use pass, which allows pass holders access to boat launch ramps and day use areas it manages with no additional entry fee.

Additionally, the interagency pass program allows each of the federal agencies to retain and reinvest revenues collected from the sale of passes at the local level. The Corps plans to reinvest its revenues at the projects where the fees are collected.

America the Beautiful Senior Pass

America the Beautiful Senior Lifetime Pass
$80 Lifetime | $20 Annual
  • For U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over
  • May be obtained in person at a Federal recreation site
  • Available online at the USGS webstore
  • Provides 50% discount on camping fees
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America the Beautiful Access Pass

Access Pass - America the Beautiful Passes
FREE
  • For U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities
  • May be obtained in person at a Federal recreation site
  • Available online with proof of disability and residency
  • Provides 50% discount on camping fees
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America the Beautiful Military Pass

Military Pass - America the Beautiful
FREE
  • Available to active-duty U.S. military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Space Force, Reserve and National Guard)
  • Available to dependents of current U.S. military member
  • Available to Veterans and Gold Star family members
  • Non-transferable
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America the Beautiful Annual Pass

America the Beautiful Annual Pass
$80 Annual Pass
  • Available to everyone
  • Can be obtained in person at a Federal recreation site
  • Available for purchase online
  • Non-transferable
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Every Kid in a Park 4th Grade Pass

4th Grade (Every Kid Outdoors) America the Beautiful Pass
FREE
  • Available to U.S. 4th graders (including home-schooled and free-choice learners 10 years of age)
  • Requires a valid Every Kid in a Park paper voucher
  • Valid for the duration of the 4th grade school year through the following summer (September - August)
  • Non-transferable
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America the Beautiful Volunteer Pass

America the Beautiful Annual Pass - Volunteer Pass
FREE
  • For volunteers who acquire 250 service hours with participating Federal agencies
  • Contact your local Federal recreation site for volunteer opportunities
  • Earned through dedicated community service
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Important Pass Information

  • Most passes may be obtained in person at a Federal recreation site or online through the USGS webstore
  • Many passes require documented proof of status (military, veteran, disability, etc)
  • Passes may provide a 50-percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and specialized interpretive services
  • These passes generally do NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires
Please be aware that not all sites that are capable of issuing passes will have all passes available for sale or issue. For best results, contact the site by phone or e-mail first to ensure availability.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

For current pass availability and additional information, contact your local Corps project office or visitor center