The Golden Age Passport is for US citizens or permanent residents of the United States who are age 62 or older.

Golden Age Passport

Golden Age Passport

The real bargain of the Golden Age Passport is that it is a lifetime entrance pass to national parks, monuments, historic sites, recreation areas, and national wildlife refuges that charge an entrance fee. The Golden Age Passport admits the pass signee and any accompanying passengers in a private  vehicle (that includes Motor Homes and RVs)  if a park has a per vehicle entrance fee. Where a per person entrance fee is charged, the Golden Age Passport admits the pass signee, spouse, and children.

The Golden Age Passport also provides a 50% discount on federal use fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, parking, boat launching, and tours. In some cases where use fees are charged, only the pass signee will be given the 50% price reduction. The Passport is nontransferable and does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessioners. A Golden Age Passport must be obtained in person at a federal area where an entrance fee is charged. There is a one-time $10 processing charge to obtain the Golden Age Passport. It is available only to citizens or permanent residents of the United States who are 62 years of age or older. You must show proof of age, such as a state driver’s license, birth certificate, or similar document.

I urge everyone to obtain this real bargain  before Congress or the President changes the rules or eliminates this bargain. Even if you are not an RVer, this lifetime pass is well worth the small charge.  For example, on a recent trip to Colorado, we saved $22. We wanted to drive accross Rocky Mountain Park Trail Ridge Road in a rental car and the normal charge would have been $22. However, with the Golden Age Passport, it was free. For additonal information go to the US Parks website. After you have a Golden Age Pass, you can buy an RV at PPL Motor Homes to get maximum use out of your Golden Age Passport. Enjoy.

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