National parks and NF

[joeonthecape]

Reading the post on National park fees,,I have a question,,Im 66 yrs old and retired,,is there a pass I can buy and get a discount at NP and NF. Is this for just entrance fee s or also camping fees.  Can I buy it over the internet , any Idea the cost. Thank you Joeonthecape

 

[rvwandering]

Yes! There are some benefits to get older. ;-)  The pass is $10.00 for life. It's good for free entry and 1/2 off camping at many federal sites. Here's the link - [url=http://www.nps.gov/findapark/passes.htm]http://www.nps.gov/findapark/passes.htm[/url]

 

[B and C]

When I got my senior pass, I got it at the Yellowstone entrance for nothing.  Just a drivers license showing that I was old enough and sign a paper.

Brian

 

[gramakittycat]

If you are on disability you are also eligible for the pass.

 

[mockturtle]

The America the Beautiful Pass is available to those 62 and older for $10. It will give you entry to national parks and monuments and also 50% off camping fees in most federal campgrounds, including NP, NF, COE and BLM and is good for life. I use mine a lot.

 

[gramakittycat]

Mockturtle you put it better than I did; the disability is the same as for the 62 and older .No age limit you just have to provide a copy of your SSDI or SSI award letter that you get when first approved for disability.There are some states that also accept the ATB pass for reduced fees.

 

[B and C]

I don't remember paying the $10 at the entrance two years ago, but that doesn't mean anything.  I have CRS (can't remember shi...stuff, that's it).

Here is a link to everything you need to know...  http://store.usgs.gov/pass/senior.html

 

[WheelEstate USA]

Love my old guy pass
It opens us to places we might otherwise have to pass up on our budget.

 

[Almost There]

Now if they only made it available to Canadians too I'd be in heaven.

I am forever doomed to pay full price!

 

[compassrose]

I have heard that SOME state parks will give a discount if you have the pass as well. I wouldn't know. I'm too young to get the pass and I figure by the time I'm old enough, they will discontinue it.