Golden Age Passport Permit for National Parks
Aug 3, 2018 19:55:41 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
The senior pass provides other discounts. Campgrounds are half price (but not the vendor run RV parks). Guided tours, e.g. in caves, are sometimes half price. Sometimes that discount is only for the pass holder so it can be good for your spouse to have one too. At least it was when they were $10.
I had mine replaced free because the numbers were wearing off. Think I’ll keep a copy of it in case I lose or ruin it. Thanks for the reminder.
I had mine replaced free because the numbers were wearing off. Think I’ll keep a copy of it in case I lose or ruin it. Thanks for the reminder.
Aug 3, 2018 21:07:09 #
AzPicLady wrote:
I don't know, but this is scary. If something is good for a lifetime and they force us to replace them for the more expensive ones, that's pretty bad. But then, that's government for you.
I’m pretty sure it’s a free replacement.
Aug 3, 2018 21:14:39 #
Bar
Loc: da 'YouPee', eh!
My wife and I both grabbed one for $20.00 ea before the price went way up. Well worth the money we spent.
Aug 3, 2018 22:00:33 #
Aug 4, 2018 01:33:58 #
paulrph1
Loc: Washington, Utah
gunner369 wrote:
Does any body know rather these are still valid, I have heard reports that when they try to use them, they are charged $65 to enter a park, but as I read online on the National Park websites, they say the older passports are still valid
I have one of the old passports and it was rather worn out and frayed. So I decided to ask for a new one and was told it still worked that I would not want to change because under the old one I could get in more people and did not have the limitations of the newer ones. I had it laminated.
Aug 4, 2018 09:08:25 #
right, the old passes are grandfathered in - new ones are $20 per year or $80(?) for a lifetime pass -- either way it's a great deal -- they're good at all national parks, monuments and historic sites,battlefields, etc, and the pass covers anyone in the car
Aug 4, 2018 09:13:11 #
From the reference provided: http://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/lifetime-passes.htm
Interagency Senior Pass: $80 - Lifetime Pass for US citizens 62 and older. $20 - Annual Senior Pass for US citizen 62 and older. These passes provide access to, and use of Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee*. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder plus 3 adults at per person fee areas
Interagency Senior Pass: $80 - Lifetime Pass for US citizens 62 and older. $20 - Annual Senior Pass for US citizen 62 and older. These passes provide access to, and use of Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee*. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder plus 3 adults at per person fee areas
Aug 4, 2018 09:47:45 #
Golden Age and Golden Access passes are lifetime. They have been replaced by America The Beautiful passes. The old lifetime passes are still good, but not all government employees understand that.
Originally the rule was if you had an old paper pass you could get a new America The Beautiful pass in exchange, no cost. Because of the confusion, you can now exchange either the Golden Access (no charge), or the Golden Age (for a fee) for an Amerca The Beautiful pass.
The State of Delaware accepts the Golden Access Pass for the state parks. After the change I was having a problem. I emailed the director of parks, or whatever her title, specifically asking if my old Golden Access was still good. She responded that it was. I now keep copies of the email in my car and just hand one to the attendant if questioned.
I suggest everyone print the current rules from the appropriate .gov site and keep it in the car.
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Originally the rule was if you had an old paper pass you could get a new America The Beautiful pass in exchange, no cost. Because of the confusion, you can now exchange either the Golden Access (no charge), or the Golden Age (for a fee) for an Amerca The Beautiful pass.
The State of Delaware accepts the Golden Access Pass for the state parks. After the change I was having a problem. I emailed the director of parks, or whatever her title, specifically asking if my old Golden Access was still good. She responded that it was. I now keep copies of the email in my car and just hand one to the attendant if questioned.
I suggest everyone print the current rules from the appropriate .gov site and keep it in the car.
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Aug 5, 2018 12:06:38 #
I lost my senior pass after they upped the fee but it was still well worth it for me so I went to buy a new one.
Luckily for me when I went to purchase a new one the park ranger noticed my DAV card in my wallet and told me there was no fee for the 'Access Pass'.
It is a lifetime pass for all national parks and federal recreational lands for any U.S. citizen with a permanent disability. You'll need proof of permanent disability.
As a disabled veteran of any age all you need is your DAV card to receive the pass. I was told if I didn't have the Access Pass with me, all I needed was my DAV card for admission or another free card.
Hope this helps someone.
Luckily for me when I went to purchase a new one the park ranger noticed my DAV card in my wallet and told me there was no fee for the 'Access Pass'.
It is a lifetime pass for all national parks and federal recreational lands for any U.S. citizen with a permanent disability. You'll need proof of permanent disability.
As a disabled veteran of any age all you need is your DAV card to receive the pass. I was told if I didn't have the Access Pass with me, all I needed was my DAV card for admission or another free card.
Hope this helps someone.
Aug 6, 2018 20:38:45 #
Thanks, that does help. I was sure that the old paper pass could be replaced. I'm glad it's free to replace. I've got the Access Pass. It's nice to have.
Vince68 wrote:
I think all who have used their passes and respond... (show quote)
Aug 6, 2018 23:14:00 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
Thanks, that does help. I was sure that the old paper pass could be replaced. I'm glad it's free to replace. I've got the Access Pass. It's nice to have.
Aug 9, 2018 15:18:52 #
Bultaco wrote:
It's still good, I've had one for years paid $10 their now $60.
3 years ago we got ours for $20 ... haven't used it yet but when I do it will be an "Entertainment Value"!!!
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