Getting started.
Who this helps
U.S. citizens and residents age 62 or older qualify.
How to get started
Digital passes can be used right away. Physical passes ordered online may take up to three weeks to be processed and delivered.
Choose a pass.
Choose an annual or lifetime Senior Pass.
Get a physical pass.
Buy or pick one up at a participating federal recreation site, or order one through the USGS Online Store.
Get a digital pass.
Use Recreation.gov to get a digital Senior Annual Pass or Senior Lifetime Pass.
Show your pass.
Show valid photo ID when you use the pass.
How they can help.
The National Park Service offers annual and lifetime Senior Passes. They cover entrance and standard day-use fees at participating federal sites, including Acadia, and may discount some other recreation fees. The pass cannot be transferred.
- Annual Senior Pass
- Lifetime Senior Pass
- Entrance and standard day-use fees at participating federal sites
- Discounts on some expanded amenity fees
A few questions before you go.
Have documentation of your age and U.S. residency or citizenship ready when buying the pass. Bring valid photo ID when you use it.
- Am I eligible for a Senior Pass?
- Should I choose an annual or lifetime pass?
- Where can I buy or pick one up?
- What fees does the pass cover at the parks I visit?