The senior national park pass costs $20 to $80
US citizens and permanent residents age 62 and older can buy the America the Beautiful Senior Pass. The annual version costs $20. The lifetime version costs $80 and never expires. Buying by mail from the USGS Store adds a $5 processing fee and a $7.50 handling fee.
Senior pass prices
| Senior annual pass | $20 |
|---|---|
| Senior lifetime pass | $80 |
| USGS mail order processing fee | $5 |
| USGS mail order handling fee | $7.50 |
| Old Golden Age Passport | Still honored, can be swapped free |
| Lifetime pass bought by mail | $92.50 |
|---|---|
| Four years of annual passes | $80 |
You must show proof of age and US citizenship or residency. Senior passes cannot be bought as gifts, because the holder must prove they qualify. Sources: National Park Service, Entrance Passes; USGS Store, America the Beautiful recreational passes.
What this price covers
The senior pass covers entrance and standard day use fees at federal recreation sites. It may also give a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees such as camping, but it does not cover fees charged by concessioners.
What changes your price
- Annual or lifetime. The lifetime pass costs the same as 4 annual passes.
- How you buy. In person at a park avoids the $12.50 in mail order fees.
Ways to pay less
- If you expect to use it more than 4 years, buy the lifetime pass.
- Buy in person at a park entrance with your ID to skip mail fees.
- Ask about the 50 percent discount on some camping and boat launch fees.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the government agency that charges it, or from the federal rule that sets it. Where we show a total, we only add up the agency's own fees so you can see the full amount in one place. We do not add our own guesses. Fees can change, so check the agency's website before you pay. We last checked on September 26, 2026.
Common questions
How much is the senior park pass?
$20 a year or $80 for life.
What age qualifies?
62 and older.
Can I buy it as a gift?
No. The holder must show proof of eligibility.