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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
America the Beautiful Senior Pass

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands SENIOR Pass

Duration: Lifetime pass 
Cost: $10.00
Available to: U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over

Providing admission to: Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance Fee or Standard Amenity Fee.

Providing admission for: the pass holder 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 are admitted free).

Possible Discounts: At some national parks (not this park), 50% discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50% reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires.

How to obtain a pass:
ϑ apply in person with proof of your age at park headquarters and at visitor centers during operating hours 
You do not have to buy this pass before you set out on your trip. Any park charging an entrance fee can also sell you an America the Beautiful Senior Pass upon presentation of proof of age and payment

How to pay in person:
ϑ
by cash or local check with identification; credit cards may not be used.

 

Acceptability of AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL passes in this park...
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area collects Expanded Amenity Fees,
(formerly called recreation use fees), not Entrance fees or Standard Amenity Fees.
As such, the fees at this park are not covered by (regular) America the Beautiful Annual Passes.
However, a 50% discount on the park's expanded amenity fees (for one day) and on the park's annual park pass will be given to holders of:
ϑ American the Beautiful (ATB) Senior Passes (described on this page)/National Parks Golden Age Pass, and
ϑ American the Beautiful (ATB) Access Passes/National Parks Golden Access Pass.

Annual park passes covering expanded amenity fees in this park

 

 
Sketch of a hand underwater and reaching for a life jacket  

Did You Know?
... chief causes of water fatalities on the Delaware River are: (1) swimming without a lifejacket (PFD); (2) trying to swim across the river; and (3) swimming after drinking lots of alcohol. Wear a pfd and swim at lifeguarded beaches. DON'T drink-then-swim! NEVER TRY TO SWIM ACROSS THE RIVER!
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Last Updated: October 11, 2007 at 14:21 EST