Jun 13 2008
Disabled? Free National Park Pass
Those that are disabled from any condition can now get a national park pass for free. According to the National Park Service: “The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). The pass can only be obtained in person at the park. The Access Pass provides a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction.”
There are some rules and details on how to get this, and you do need to pick it up in person they will not mail them or send them as a download. If you are a U.S. Citizen or a permenant resident, look into getting your free National Park Access Pass for free. Details for the entire program can be found here: http://www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm .
Please Scroll down to the America The Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Access Pass- Free section to get details.
