Act Fast! National Parks Senior Pass Increasing from $10 to $80
If you’re a 62 years or older with a love for the outdoors, you’ll want to get yourself to a National Park office before August 28! That’s because the cost of a lifetime Senior Pass is increasing from $10 to $80 thanks to recent legislation. Note: Underage AARP members are not eligible.
Denali is one of the parks covered by the National Parks Senior PassIs it worth buying a lifetime National Parks Senior Pass?
Only 118 of the 417 National Park Service sites have an entrance fee, but there are several reasons why it’s worth investing $10 before the end of the month. Traveling companions, up to three adults, also get in for free.
And you not only get free entrance to fee-based National Parks, your pass also covers 2,000+ sites managed by:
- US Fish & Wildlife Service
- Bureau of Land Management
- Bureau of Reclamation
- US Forest Service
- US Army Corps of Engineers
Discounts on expanded amenity fees such as guided tours, camping, swimming, etc are also a perk of the pass!
Where to Buy a National Parks Senior Pass
There are three ways to buy a pass before August 28. Note that a lot of other people are rushing to get a pass before the price hike so you might have to wait awhile for your physical pass to arrive after purchase.
- Buy in person at any federal recreation site that charges an entrance fee. Be sure to call in advance to make sure they have passes in stock.
- Buy online (+$10 processing fee)
- Buy via snail mail (+$10 processing fee). Note: Your application fee must be postmarked before August 28.
