The Access Pass is part of the America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass series and is available free for US citizens or residents with permanent disabilities.

The Access Pass may be issued to US citizens or residents of any age that have been medically determined to have a permanent disability (does not have to be a 100% disability) that severely limits one or more major life activities.

Along with a valid photo ID such as a US passport, driver’s license, or state-issued ID, you must provide documentation of permanent disability with one (1) of the following:

A statement by a licensed physician. Statement must include that the individual has a permanent disability, that it severely limits one or more aspects of their daily life, and the nature of those limitations.

A document issued by federal agency such as the Veteran's Administration, Social Security Disability Income or, Supplemental Security Income.

A document issued by a state agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency.

Physical passes can be purchased or picked up at over 1,000 federal recreation sites.

Purchase and pickup locations

To receive your pass by mail, order online at the USGS Online Store. Online orders are for physical passes, not digital passes, and may take up to three weeks to be processed and delivered. Order receipts may not be used in place of a physical pass. We recommend ordering at least three weeks in advance of your visit, or picking up a pass in person instead.

Skip the wait! Get a Digital America the Beautiful Pass through recreation.gov. Your digital pass can be saved to a mobile device and used immediately.

Get a Digital Access Pass

Have you ordered a pass from the USGS Store and it hasn't arrived yet? Please direct all questions about issues with your order to the USGS Store.