FREE Entrance to National Parks for Current Military, Veterans, and Gold Star Families

The National Park Service in partnership with Operation Live Well would like to thank military personnel and their families for their service and invite them to enjoy their national parks.

Current US military and dependents, Gold Star Families, and US military veterans are eligible to receive free annual or lifetime passes which cover entrance or standard amenity (day-use) fees at national parks, national wildlife refuges, national forests, and other federal recreational lands. These free passes are a way to thank US military members for their support of our country and to encourage them to explore recreational opportunities on their public lands and waters.

Military Annual Pass

Who Is Eligible for a Military Annual Pass
Current members of the US Armed Forces and their dependents are eligible for a Military Annual Pass.

How to Get a Military Annual Pass

In Person
You can pick up a Military Annual Pass for free at many national parks and federal recreation sites. You’ll need to bring one of three valid forms of identification:

• Unexpired Common Access Card (CAC)
• Unexpired DD Form 1173
• Unexpired Next Generation Dependent ID (Replacement of DD Form 1173)