Interagency Access Pass

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Cost: Free, lifetime.

Benefits

• Honored nationwide at all Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and US Fish & Wildlife Service sites charging entrance or standard amenity fees.
• Valid for pass holder's lifetime.
• Admits pass holder and any accompanying passengers in a private non-commercial vehicle.
• At per-person fee areas, admits pass holder and up to 3 persons. Persons 15 and younger are admitted free of charge.
• Receives a 50% discount on some expanded amenity fees like campgrounds (does not include hookups for water/sewer/electricity), highly developed boat launches and swimming sites and for specialized interpretive services. (More Information)

Display

At staffed sites, show your pass to the booth attendant.

At unstaffed sites, use hangtag to display pass from rear-view mirror. Hangtags are available at Forest Service offices.

At per-person sites, present pass upon request.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

Must have a medical determination and documentation of blindness or permanent disability.

Must obtain in person

Must submit on of the following documents:

1. A statement signed by a licensed physician attesting that the applicant has a permanent physical, mental, or sensory impairment that severely limits one or more major life activity, and stating the nature of the impairment.
2. A document issued by a federal agency, such as the Veteran's Administration, which attests that the applicant has been medically determined to be eligible to receive federal benefits as a result of disability. Other acceptable federal agency documents include proof of receipt of Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) due to disability.
3. A document issued by a state agency, such as the vocational rehabilitation agency, which attests that the applicant has been medically determined to be eligible to receive that agencies benefits or services as a result of medically determined permanent disability. Showing a state motor vehicle department disability sticker, license plate, or hang tag is not acceptable documentation.

Other Important Details

Interagency Access Passes are nontransferable.

The Interagency Access Pass belongs to the signer only and s/he must be present for the pass to be used. Photo identification may be requested to verify pass ownership.

Concessionaires will honor the Interagency Access Pass according to the terms of their current permit.

Interagency Access Pass holders receive a 50% discount on some expanded amenity fees. (More Information)

Interagency Access Passes are NOT valid for any special recreation permits.

How to Obtain a Pass and Hangtag

Interagency Access Passes are available at most national forest or grassland offices. Use the following link to find a web site to a national forest or grassland located near you. Contact the office you plan to visit, using information provided on local web sites, to ensure they provide this product.