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Get Your Federal Disability Access Pass Documentation
What is the Access Pass?
Free Entry
Waives entrance fees at all 2,000+ federal recreation sites managed by NPS, Forest Service, BLM, and more.
Lifetime Pass
Never expires. No renewal, no recurring fees. Issued once for permanent disabilities.
Bring Guests
Covers all passengers in your vehicle at per-vehicle sites. At per-person sites, admits you plus up to 3 adults.
50% Off Camping
Half off expanded amenity fees at federal campgrounds, boat launches, swimming areas, and day-use sites.
Who Qualifies for the Access Pass?
Documentation We Provide
How Your National Park Access Pass Works
Documentation You’ll Need
To get your America the Beautiful Access Pass, you'll need a valid photo ID and one (1) of the following:
- A statement by a licensed physician confirming permanent disability, its impact on daily life, and the nature of those limitations
- A document issued by a federal agency such as the VA, Social Security Disability Income, or Supplemental Security Income
- A document issued by a state agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency
Online Doctor's Certification
If applying through ParkingMD, you can get your handicap physician statement evaluation done completely online. You'll receive:
- A signed disability certification delivered to you via email within 24–48 hours, ready to submit for your America the Beautiful Access Pass.
Using Your Access Pass
- Pass holder must be present with valid photo ID at every federal recreation site entry.
- At unstaffed sites, display your pass on your rearview mirror using a free hangtag or on your dashboard with the signature side showing. Hangtags are available free at all sites that issue passes.
- Open-topped vehicle owners (jeeps, motorcycles) can get a free annual decal for unstaffed sites. Decals are not valid at staffed entrance stations.
- The 50% amenity discount does not apply to fees charged by private concessioners or third-party operators within parks.
- Does not cover special recreation permit fees, reservation fees on Recreation.gov, or concessionaire services.
- Not valid at state parks or local city/county recreation areas, only at participating federal recreation sites.
Pass Replacement
- Access Passes are non-transferable and cannot be tracked by serial number.
- Lost or stolen passes require reapplying with documentation and photo ID at any participating federal recreation site.
- Damaged passes can be replaced as long as a portion of the pass is identifiable.
3 Simple Steps to Get Your Access Pass
Book Your Appointment
Skip the wait at the doctor's office and schedule your Access Pass disability evaluation from the comfort and convenience of your home.
Match With A Licensed Doctor
Connect with the right doctor in minutes and easily chat with your provider on a smartphone, computer, or tablet via phone call or video.
Receive Physician Statement
Once your evaluation is complete and approved, you'll receive a signed physician statement. Use it to claim your free lifetime Access Pass.
Why Do People Choose ParkingMD?
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Where to Get Your Access Pass After Receiving Documentation
In Person
Take your ParkingMD physician statement and a valid photo ID to any federal recreation site and get your free lifetime pass at the spot.
Receive by Mail
Submit your documentation through the USGS Online Store. Physical passes only. Allow up to three weeks for processing and delivery.
Get a Digital Pass
Submit your documentation on Recreation.gov and download a digital pass straight to your phone to use immediately. No shipping, no pickup.
Explore Top National Parks
With Your Access Pass
Great Smoky Mountains
Grand Canyon
Yellowstone
FAQs
What is a national park access pass?
The Access Pass is a free lifetime pass for US citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. It provides free entry to over 2,000 federal recreation sites including all National Parks, National Forests, Wildlife Refuges, and other federal lands. It also offers 50% discounts on expanded amenity fees like camping.
What documentation does ParkingMD provide?
Our licensed physicians provide a signed statement confirming your permanent disability, describing the nature of your limitations, and explaining how it impacts your daily life activities. This physician statement meets the federal requirements for obtaining the Access Pass at any participating federal recreation site or through the USGS online store.
How long does the process take?
After completing your online evaluation with one of our licensed physicians, you'll receive your signed documentation within 24–48 hours via email. From there, you can obtain your Access Pass in person the same day at a participating site, or order online through USGS (shipping times vary).
How is this different from a disability parking permit?
A disability parking permit allows you to park in designated accessible spaces and is issued by your state DMV. The Access Pass is a federal pass that provides free entry to National Parks and other federal recreation sites. They are separate programs with overlapping eligibility criteria, many people who qualify for a parking permit also qualify for the Access Pass.
Can my family and friends use my Access Pass?
The Access Pass provides entry for the pass holder and accompanying passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle at per-vehicle fee areas. At sites that charge per-person fees, the pass covers the pass holder plus up to three additional adults. Children age 15 and under are always admitted free at National Park Service sites.
What if I already have documentation from the VA or Social Security?
If you have a document from the Veterans Administration, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you can use that documentation directly to obtain your Access Pass at a federal recreation site or through the USGS online store, no additional physician evaluation is needed.
