Government Benefit
National Park Service
Free annual pass to 2,000+ federal recreation sites
The free America the Beautiful Military Annual Pass covers entrance fees and standard amenity (day-use) fees at sites run by the National Park Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Forest Service, BLM, Bureau of Reclamation, and the Army Corps of Engineers. Current members of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Space Force, and National Guard qualify with a CAC. So do US military cadets with a CAC, and dependents with a DD Form 1173 or Next Generation USID. Reservists qualify without being deployed. The pass admits everyone in one private vehicle, or the holder plus three adults where per-person fees apply. Veterans and Gold Star families get a separate lifetime pass instead.
✓ Year-roundOnlineIn-storeVerified Sep 2026
Who Qualifies
Active DutyGuardReserveSpouseDependent
How to Claim
1Order the free digital pass at Recreation.gov, or pick up a physical pass in person at a park entrance or federal recreation site.
2Adding a physical pass to an online order costs $7.50 in shipping.
3Current members show a CAC; dependents show a DD Form 1173 or Next Generation USID.
Proof Required
🪪 Military ID