Official websites use. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Need your pass sooner than two weeks? A physical pass will be shipped to you. Receipts, photos, or copies of your pass are NOT valid for use. To complete your Access Pass order, you will need to upload an ID and documentation of permanent disability. A free, lifetime pass - available to U.
At many sites the Access Pass provides the pass owner a discount on Expanded Amenity Fees such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and guided tours. The Access Pass may be issued to U. A permanent disability is a permanent physical, mental, or sensory impairment that severely limits one or more major life activities, such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working.
Golden Access Passports are valid for a lifetime. However, your Golden Access pass can also be exchanged for a newer version of the pass for free. While these passes are still honored, exchanging them will help with standardization. Exchange in person at sites that issue passes. Statement by a licensed physician.
Statement must include:. The disability requirements for the Access Pass are not based on percentage of disability. To qualify for the Pass the disability must be permanent and limit one or more major life activities. In addition, the Tennessee Valley Authority may honor the Access Pass for entrance or camping discounts.
You can obtain an Access Pass on store. The ID needs to be in the name of the person obtaining the pass, not a parent in the case of a child. You can also obtain an Access Pass in person, with proper documentation, from a participating Federal recreation site or office. Once the application package is received, the documentation will be verified and a pass, with the pass owner's name pre-printed on it, will be issued to the applicant. Access Pass applications are usually processed and shipped within 5 business days from the day they arrive at USGS.
