Passes for the "pass year" are available as early as 1 JAN of each calendar year. More information may be accessed by using the links below.
The day use fee schedule is as follows: A fee of $1 per person, up to $4 per vehicle, is charged at developed swimming beaches, and a fee of $3 is charged for boat launching at ramps that have additional amenities (See list at link below).
An Annual Pass may be purchased for $30 to permit the holder and accompanying passengers to use all day use facilities at Corps-operated parks nationwide for one year from the date of purchase. No duplicate passes will be sold but a person may purchase more than one Annual Pass at full price if desired.
Annual Pass - Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where can I buy an annual pass? A. Click on the link below for a list of locations.
Q.What if I have more than one vehicle? A. The hangtag may be used on any vehicle the pass holder owns.
Q. What do I do with it after I buy it? A. The annual pass is a hangtag, which is hung from the interior rear view mirror of the vehicle. Two decals, one displaying the month and the other displaying the year of purchase, will be affixed to the hangtag upon purchase. On open vehicles or vehicles with no interior rear view mirror, the decals may be affixed directly at an alternate location, such as the left front bumper or the back of the left exterior rear view mirror, rather than to the hangtag.
Q. Will you replace the pass if my car is stolen? A. Hangtags lost due to vehicle theft will be replaced at no cost if proof of theft, i.e., police report or insurance document, is provided.
Q. Do Golden Age/Access or America the Beautiful™ - the National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands discounts apply? A. Golden Age and Golden Access Passport as well as America the Beautiful™ Pass holders get a 50 percent discount on the first pass they buy. Discounts do not apply to any additional passes purchased.
Q. Where can I use the pass? A. This nation-wide pass is only valid at day use areas operated by the Corps of Engineers. It may not be used at areas operated by other agencies even if those areas are located on Corps-owned property. Click on the link below for a list of Louisville District locations where the pass may be used.