Plan Your Visit
Key Information
Get an entrance pass
All visitors must have one of these entrance passes:
Pass Price Standard Pass $15.00–$25.00 Annual Pass $55.00 America the Beautiful Pass(includes Senior Passes) FREE–$80.00 Help me choose an entrance pass
Choosing an Entrance Pass
Do you have or qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful Pass?
If you already have an America the Beautiful—the NationalParks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, that's the only entrancepass you need. Seniors, military, visitors with a permanentdisability, and families with a 4th grader are eligible for a freeor discounted America the Beautiful pass.
America the Beautiful Pass
How often do you plan to visit national parks in the next 12 months?
If you don't qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful pass, werecommend choosing an entrance pass based on your trip plans.
| I'm visiting... | We recommend |
|---|---|
| This park, once | Standard Pass |
| This park, multiple times | Annual Pass |
| More than one national park or federal recreation site | America the Beautiful Pass |
Entrance Passes
- Standard Pass
- Annual Pass
- America the Beautiful Pass
Standard Entrance Pass
$15.00–$25.00
Park Entrance is $15 per person and is good for 7 days.
Park Entrance is $25 per vehicle and is good for 7 days.
Park entrance for motorcycles is $20 per motorcycles and is good for 7 days.
Annual Entrance - Park
$55.00
Valid at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Crater Lake National Park, and Lava Beds National Monument for twelve months from the date of purchase, for unlimited visits to all four parks. It admits the pass holder and any accompanying persons in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle, or the pass holder and 3 others when entry is by other means (bicycle and foot).This pass covers entrance fees only and is not refundable and/or transferable.
In-person Purchase Locations
Whiskeytown Visitor Center
Cash or Credit/Debit
America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal RecreationalLands Pass
Covers entrance fees and standard amenity(day-use) fees at lands managed by
- National Park Service
- US Fish & Wildlife Service
- US Forest Service
- Bureau of Land Management
- Bureau of Reclamation
- US Army of Corps of Engineers
Depending on the type of entrance fee charged at a site, covers
One private vehicle fee
or
Four per person fees
| Type | Available to | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Pass | Everyone | $80.00 |
| Annual Senior Pass | US citizens and permanent residents 62+ years old | $20.00 |
| Lifetime Senior Pass | US citizens and permanent residents 62+ years old | $80.00 |
| Annual Military Pass | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Lifetime Military Pass | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass | US citizens and permanent residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
America the Beautiful Passes are non-refundable, non-transferableand cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Passholders must showvalid photo identification (ID) with each pass.
How to Get an America the Beautiful Pass
In Person (Recommended)
Passes can be purchased or picked up at over 1,000 federal recreation sites.
Purchase and pickup locations
Order Online, Receive by Mail
To receive your pass by mail, order online at theUSGS Online Store or by phone:1-888-275-8747, extension 1. Hours ofoperation are 8 am to 4 pm Mountain Time.
2024 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
Come experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
- Monday, January 15 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Saturday, April 20 — First Day of National Park Week
- Wednesday, June 19 — Juneteenth
- Sunday, August 4 — The Great American Outdoors Act
- Saturday, September 28 — National Public Lands Day
- Monday, November 11 — Veterans Day
Entrance Passes can be purchased at the Whiskeytown Visitor Center, Online at recreation.gov, or through the Interangency Passes site above.
Academic Entrance Fee Wavier
Groups from bona fide educational institutions are eligible for an entrance fee waiver if they are coming to study park resources. Requests should be sent at least 2 weeks in advance of visit using the Application for Academic Fee Waiver form.
Annual Passes
New in 2024, the Interagency Annual and Whiskeytown Annual Passes will have one signature line for a single passholder. An unexpired 2023 Annual Pass with two signature lines will continue to allow up to two motorcycles if both riders have signed the pass.
Whiskeytown NRA Multipark - 2024 Annual Pass
Cost $55 (U.S. Dollars)
Valid at Whiskeytown NRA, Lassen Volcanic NP, Crater Lake NP, and Lava Beds National Monument for twelve months from the date of purchase, for unlimited visits to all four parks. It admits the purchaser and any accompanying persons in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle, or the purchaser and accompanying immediate family (spouse, children, parents) when entry is by other means (bus, bicycle, and foot).
This pass covers entrance fees only and is not refundable and/or transferable.
America the Beautiful - 2024 Annual Pass
Cost: $80
Available for: Everyone
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
This pass, available to the general public, provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee - for a year - beginning from the date of sale. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free).
How to purchase: This pass can be obtained in person at the visitor center, by calling 1-888-ASK USGS, Ext. 1, or online from the USGS Store.
America the Beautiful - 2024 Annual Pass for Active Duty Military
Cost: Free
Available for: Active Duty Military
For active duty military personnel and dependents with proper identification (CAC Card or DD Form 1173). The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free).
How to get your pass: This pass can be obtained in person at these locations, or online at the USGS Online Store.
Frequently asked questions about the Annual Pass for Military
America the Beautiful - 2024 Military Lifetime Pass
Cost: Free
Available for: U.S. military veterans with a valid veteran ID and Gold Star Families with a valid Gold Star Family Voucher
How to get your pass: This pass can be obtained in person at these locations, or online at the USGS Online Store.
Additional Information: Learn about free access for U.S. Military Veteran and Gold Star families through a Military Lifetime Pass.
America the Beautiful - Lifetime Access Pass
Cost: Free
Available for: US citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability and residency or citizenship.
How to get your pass: This pass can be obtained in person at these locations, or online at the USGS Online Store.
Find detailed information about this pass on the USGS Store's Access Pass
America the Beautiful - 2024 Annual Senior Pass
Cost: $80 Lifetime Senior Pass or $20 Annual Senior Pass
Available for: US citizens or permanent residents ages 62 or over. Applicants must provide documentation of age and residency or citizenship.
How to purchase: This pass can be obtained in person at these locations, or online at the USGS Online Store.
Learn more about the annual senior passes.
Annual 4th Grade Pass
Cost: Free
Available for: U.S. 4th graders (including home-schooled and free-choice learners 10 years of age) with a valid Every Kid in a Park paper pass. Valid for the duration of the 4th grade school year through the following summer (September-August).The pass admits the passholder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle where per-vehicle fees are charged or the pass holder +3 adults for per-person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free).The pass does not cover other recreation fees such as campground fees.
How to get your pass: Paper passes can be obtained by visiting the Every Kid in a Park website and printing a temporary paper pass. Bring the paper pass to the Whiskeytown Visitor center and exchange in-person for a 4th grade pass. The 4th grader needs to be present. Digital version of the paper pass (such as on smart phones or tablets) will not be accepted to exchange for an Annual 4th Grade Pass.The pass is non-transferable.
