Hurry up, one of your rare privileges, Senior Pass for National Parks

[Maddie2009]

FYI. Too bad I am not qualified. Hope you take advantage of your privilege here (I may beg to tag along, haha).

On August 28, 2017, the price of the America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass increased for the first time since 1994. The lifetime Senior Pass will increase from $10 to $80.

The passes cover entrance and standard amenity (day-use) recreation fees and provide discounts on some expanded amenity recreation fees.
Are there any other benefits from a Senior Pass?

Yes, traveling companions can also enter for free. The Senior Passes admit pass owner/s and passengers in a noncommercial vehicle at per-vehicle fee areas and pass owner plus three adults, not to exceed four adults, where per-person fees are charged. (Children under 16 are always admitted free.) Also, at many sites, the Senior Passes provide the pass owner (only) a discount on Expanded Amenity Fees (such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and guided tours).

Changes to the Senior Pass (U.S. National Park Service) (https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/senior-pass-changes.htm)

America the Beautiful - National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass | USGS Store (https://store.usgs.gov/senior-pass)

[Sandtrap328]

You can buy online for an extra $10 handling fee.

However, you can drive about 25 minutes to the Ranger Station in Umatilla and just pay $10.

The pass is not transferable so it still is cheaper to have husband and wife EACH buy one (just in case...).

[Carla B]

We got ours in Oregon last month. No forms to fill out, just showed them our drivers' licenses.

[Paper1]

FYI. Too bad I am not qualified. Hope you take advantage of your privilege here (I may beg to tag along, haha).

On August 28, 2017, the price of the America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass increased for the first time since 1994. The lifetime Senior Pass will increase from $10 to $80.

The passes cover entrance and standard amenity (day-use) recreation fees and provide discounts on some expanded amenity recreation fees.
Are there any other benefits from a Senior Pass?

Yes, traveling companions can also enter for free. The Senior Passes admit pass owner/s and passengers in a noncommercial vehicle at per-vehicle fee areas and pass owner plus three adults, not to exceed four adults, where per-person fees are charged. (Children under 16 are always admitted free.) Also, at many sites, the Senior Passes provide the pass owner (only) a discount on Expanded Amenity Fees (such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and guided tours).

Changes to the Senior Pass (U.S. National Park Service) (https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/senior-pass-changes.htm)

America the Beautiful - National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass | USGS Store (https://store.usgs.gov/senior-pass)

Thank you for post.

[Ecuadog]

Recently, a few of us met at the Forest Service Ranger Station in Silver Springs. We all bought our senior passes. You can use a credit card. The rangers were great. They're open 7:30 am to 4 pm weekdays. Easy peasy. Then we all drove west on route 40 to Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille (http://hookedonharrys.com/location/ocala/) in Ocala for a very nice lunch. I could make a meal out of Harry’s Collard Greens alone.

Lake George Ranger District
17147 E. State Road 40
Silver Springs, FL 34488
352-625-2520