US
Recreation Passes | Bureau of Land Management
Recreation Passes | Bureau of Land Management
Skip to main navigation
Official websites use .gov
.gov
website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
lock
) or
means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Flickr
Recreation Passes
The BLM and other Federal land management agencies participate in the Interagency Pass Program. The recreation passes, known as the
America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes
, provide access to Federal lands and waters where a Standard Amenity Fee (day-use fee) is charged.
2026 America the Beautiful Annual Pass for U.S. Residents.
2026 America the Beautiful Annual Pass for Non-residents.
Visitors can purchase and use a Digital America the Beautiful Annual Pass on Recreation.gov. The digital pass became available on November 20, 2025.
The digital pass can be stored and presented on a mobile device when visiting participating Federal recreation sites.
A physical Annual Pass remains available and can still be purchased online or at many in-person BLM locations.
Buy Your America the Beautiful Pass Online
Choose the pass that fits your needs. The full America the Beautiful series includes options such as Annual, Senior, Military, Access, 4th Grade, and more.
Learn more about each pass type and purchase online through
Recreation.gov
Important Information
Digital Annual Pass available on
Recreation.gov
Physical passes continue to be sold online and at many Federal recreation sites.
Always check with your nearest recreation site before visiting to confirm pass availability and site-specific requirements.
Digital passes are verified by staff checking the pass on your mobile device along with a photo ID.
Additional Resources
NPS Interagency Pass Program Information
List of recreation sites that issue and sell federal passes
Note
: All National Parks Passes, Golden Eagle, Golden Eagle Hologram, Golden Access and Golden Age Passports will continue to be honored according to the provisions of the pass. Only paper Golden Age and Access Passports may be exchanged free of charge for new plastic passes.
Find regional pass information below:
Oregon-Washington
Oregon Pacific Coast Passport
The Multi-Agency (Forest Service, National Parks Service, Bureau of Land Management and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department) day use passport covers entry, vehicle parking and day use fees at all State and Federal fee sites along the entire Oregon Coast. Buy an annual vehicle passport for $35 or a 5-day vehicle passport for $10 and enjoy all the highlights of the Oregon Coast. Visit places ranging from the beautiful formal gardens at Shore Acres State Park to the natural and cultural history at Cape Perpetua and Yaquina Head Interpretive Centers.
Purchase a pass online
Utah
The Little Sahara Recreation Area is a U.S. Fee Area with an $18/vehicle/night fee. Annual passes can be purchased for $120/vehicle/year and $65/second vehicle/year. The annual pass is $60/vehicle/year for seniors (62+ years old) and access visitors.
Please display day and annual passes in your car's dashboard window.
Learn more about the Little Sahara Recreation Area
Military Passes for Service Members, Veterans, and Gold Star Families
The America the Beautiful Pass Program offers free access to federal recreation sites for those who have served our country.
Military Annual Pass
– Available for current U.S. military members and their dependents.
Military Lifetime Pass
– Available for U.S. military veterans and Gold Star Families.
These passes provide entry to many federal recreation sites, including locations managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
Learn more or obtain a pass on Recreation.gov
2026 Fee Free Days
On
fee free days
, recreation standard amenity and day-use fees on Bureau of Land Management lands are waived.
President’s Day
(February 16)
Memorial Day
(May 25)
Flag Day / President Trump’s Birthday
(June 14)
Independence Day weekend
(July 3–5)
80th Birthday of the BLM
(July 16)
Constitution Day
(September 17)
Theodore Roosevelt’s Birthday
(October 27)
Veterans Day
(November 11)