Veterans get free entrance to national parks, refuges and other public lands
Veterans, Gold Star Families, current Military and their dependents have free access to approximately 2,000 public locations spread out across more than 400 million acres of public lands, which host activities to fit any lifestyle, from serene to high octane, including hiking, fishing, paddling, biking, hunting, stargazing, camping and much
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.
Since Veterans Day 2020, Gold Star Families and US military veterans are eligible to receive free access to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks, wildlife refuges, and forests. The free access program is a way to thank America’s veterans, Gold Star Families, and current military and their dependents for their support of our country and to encourage them to explore recreational opportunities on their public lands and waters.
What is the Military, Veterans, and Gold Star Family Free Access Program?
The Interagency Annual Military Pass was expanded from covering current military to include both veterans and Gold Star Families. On November 11, 2020, agencies began issuing Interagency Annual Military Passes to veterans and Gold Star Families upon request and with proof of eligibility as described below.
The entrance fee waiver does not cover expanded amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, transportation, special recreation permits, reservation fees or special tours.
For more information about the Interagency Military Pass Program, please visit USGS Pass Store - Military Pass Frequently Asked Questions.
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/veterans-and-gold-star-families-free-access.htm