*America The Beautiful* National Parks And Federal Recreation Lands Passes

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The following recreation passes are available from  Bureau of Land Management offices in California. These passes admit pass holder/s 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 always admitted free).  The Senior and Access Passes will allow entry as well as provide the pass holder a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees.  Senior and Access Passes may only be signed by the qualified individual. 

Annual Pass - Valid for entrance or standard amenity fees at Federal Recreation sites for pass holder and occupants of a single, private non-commercial vehicle OR pass holder and three persons (16 and older) where per person fees are charged.  NOT covered:  camping, tours, special recreation permits, etc.  MAY NOT cover:  organized groups or concession facilities or activities.  NOT responsible for misplaced, lost, or stolen cards.

     1) Request for pass, and
     2) $80 fee

OR call the nearest BLM office for instructions on buying it by mail

Senior Pass - lifetime pass available to individuals 62 years or older, must be a u.s. Citizen or permanent resident.  Must be presented in person.  Valid for entrance or standard amenity fees at Federal recreation sites for pass holder and occupants of a single, private non-commercial vehicle OR pass holder and three persons (16 and older) where per person fees are charged.  NOT overed: camping, tours, special recreation permit fees, etc.  MAY NOT cover: organized groups or concession facilities or activities.   MAY entitle holder to 50% discount on certain fees.  NOT responsible for misplaced, lost or stolen cards. 

The pass may be obtained by visiting a BLM office in person, and by providing the following information:

1) Copy of your driver's license or other identification that contains your birthdate and signature, and
2) $10 fee.

Access Pass - free lifetime pass available to individuals who are a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident and medically determined to have a permanent disability that severely limits one or more major life activities.  Must be presented in person.  Valid for entrance and standard amenity fees at Federal recreation sites for pass holder and occupants of a single, private non-commercial vehicle OR pass holder and three persons (16 and older) where per person fees are charged.  NOT covered:  camping, tours, special recreation permit fees, etc.  MAY NOT cover:  organized groups or concesssion facilities or activities.  MAY entitle holder to 50% discount on certain fees.  NOT responsible for misplaced, lost or stolen cards.

The pass may be obtained by visiting a BLM office in person, and by providing the following information:

1) Proof of the type of Federal disability being collected, i.e., copy of letter from Social Security regarding benefits, or
2) Physician's statement as to disability.