America the Beautiful Pass - Resident - 2026
The Resident Annual Pass is available only to U.S. citizens or residents of the United States. It covers entrance or day-use at federal recreation sites. Review pass guidelines below.
- REI Co-op Members do not earn a dividend on the purchase of this pass
- Each customer may order no more than 5 passes per calendar year
Made in USA.
- By purchasing this pass, you are confirming the recipient of this pass is a U.S. citizen or resident of the United States. When using the pass, U.S. residency must be demonstrated through any of the following documents issued by an authorized agency:
- U.S. State or Territory-Issued Driver's License or State ID
- U.S. Passport (book or card)
- Permanent Resident Card ("Green Card")
- A digital version of the Resident Annual Pass, that can be used immediately upon purchase, is only available on Recreation.gov. Other pass options are also available. If you are a U.S. citizen or resident age 62 or older, have a permanent disability, are current U.S. Military member, Gold Star Family member, veteran, or are a student in the 4th grade, you may qualify for other passes. For more information, visit https://www.recreation.gov/pass.
- The Resident Annual Pass is only available to U.S. citizens and residents of the United States. A Non-Resident Annual Pass is available to anyone at a price of $250. The digital version of the Non-Resident Annual Pass can be purchased on Recreation.gov and the physical version can be purchased from the USGS Online Store or in-person at federal recreational sites.
- The pass is issued to one person (the pass holder) who must be present, with valid photo identification, each time the pass is used.
- The Resident Annual Pass covers entrance or standard amenity (day-use) fees at sites managed by the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Park Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Bureau of Reclamation.
- Valid for 12 months from month of purchase. Pass expiration date will not be extended for any reason.
- This pass is nontransferable and nonrefundable.
- At sites that charge per vehicle, a pass covers the pass holder and accompanying passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle.
- At sites that charge per person, a pass covers the pass holder and three accompanying adults (16 or over). Children 15 and under are free.
- Please note that the Resident Annual Pass will not be available for immediate download or printing. A physical pass will be shipped to you. Representations of the pass (e.g. receipts, copies, photos, etc.) are NOT valid for use and will not be accepted in lieu of a physical pass. The digital version of the Resident Annual Pass, that can be used immediately upon purchase, is only available on Recreation.gov.
- This is not an official U.S. Government website; REI is an authorized reseller of the America the Beautiful Pass.
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Greatest trail pass ever!
My fellow Americans, People are talking about the National Parks Pass. A lot of people. Smart people. They’re saying it might be one of the best passes ever created—maybe the best. I don’t know, but that’s what they’re saying. You buy one pass, and suddenly you’re seeing the most incredible places in the country. You go to the Grand Canyon — very big canyon. Some people say the biggest canyon. You see it and you say, “Wow, that’s a canyon.” Then you go to Yellowstone National Park — geysers shooting water hundreds of feet in the air. Tremendous pressure. Nobody really knows how it works, but it’s very impressive. And the forests, the mountains, the wildlife — sometimes very large wildlife. The biggest. Beautiful animals. So I say this: get the pass. Go see America. Hike a little, camp a little, look at some rocks — beautiful rocks. And believe me… they’re tremendous rocks. Thank you for your attention to this matter
disgusting
I would rather pay more at the gate than have this monster in my pocket. Do better.
Cover Image Error
I bought this pass with the hopes of using it to access our nations beloved parks but unfortunately it was misprinted with an image of convicted felon and George Washington.
Is that a Cheeto on the front?
Great pass, but giving just one star this year because there is something resembling a Cheeto on the front, instead of a picture from our national parks.
Disgusting display of decorum
Disgusting display of decorum from the the President putting his face all over everything including this pass that has always celebrated the parks and the nature found in them. I hope we return to the original portraits of nature in the future. Otherwise awesome pass.
Easy Purchase
Came down from Anchorage on a road trip starting in Portland. No passes were in stock in AK. Super easy to purchase at the register and so glad REI sells portraits of our presidents. Remember to sign it and enjoy not just our national parks! 250 years!
awful art
I get a pass every year, I’d rather pay more than own this pass
disgraceful
disgraceful. this year's design is a disservice to the national parks.
Love the National Parks
Narcissism requires psychiatric attention. Great pass though we love going to multiple parks a year and this pass is helpful.
Hoping Mt Rushmore Is Next
I appreciate that, regardless of party, we can all agree on one thing: America’s national parks are treasures. I recently picked up the 2026 pass featuring none other than Trump himself, and I must admit - it’s tremendous! Truly. The photo quality? Crisp. The laminate? Strong and resilient, much like the president himself. Since being told to hit the road, I’ve been hitting the trails quite a bit, and I must say that nothing motivates me to reach a summit quite like feeling 45’s gaze encouraging me to “make elevation gains great again.”