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.

Beginning November 20, 2025, visitors can purchase and use a Digital America the Beautiful Annual Pass on Recreation.gov. 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 starting November 20, 2025.
  • 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

 

annual public lands access pass

 

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

 

New Pass Available

New Lifetime Pass Available for Military Veterans and Gold Star Families to Access Public Lands

America the Beautiful Lifetime Military Pass

 

2025 Fee Free Days

On fee free days, recreation standard amenity and day-use fees on Bureau of Land Management lands are waived.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
(January 20)

Juneteenth National Independence Day
(June 19)

BLM's Birthday
(July 16)

August 4 (Great American Outdoors Act Anniversary)

National Public Lands Day
(September 27)

Veterans Day
(November 11)