America the Beautiful Pass - 2022/2023

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Good for a year's worth of visits, the annual America the Beautiful Pass is your ticket to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the country, including all our national parks.

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  • REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities
  • Honored at sites managed by the Forest Service, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation and Army Corps of Engineers
  • Covers entrance for a driver and all passengers in a personal vehicle at per-vehicle fee areas or up to 4 adults at sites that charge per person (kids 15 & under get in free)
  • Covers park admission only; does not cover Expanded Amenity or Concessionaire fees such as parking, RV hookups, camping, shuttles, boat launches and guided interpretive tours
  • Pass is valid for 1 year from the month of purchase
  • Non-transferable and non-refundable; REI members do not earn a dividend on the purchase of this pass
  • America the Beautiful Pass offered on this website is just one of several pass options available
  • Veterans are granted free access with ID to national parks, wildlife refuges and other federal lands managed by the Department of the Interior
  • For access, veterans can preset a Department of Defense Identification Card, Veteran Health Identification Card, Veteran ID Card or state-issued ID with veterans designation
  • If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident age 62 or older, or receive disability benefits, you may be eligible for the Senior or Access Pass
  • If you have questions, contact your local federal recreation site, or visit your local federal recreation site's webpage for more information

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101 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars

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38 out of 40 (95%) reviewers recommend this product

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5 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars
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DharmaBum
3 years ago
Completely worth it ever year, even if you can't go that often. Support our National Parks
DharmaBum
Salt Lake City, UT
22 people found this review helpful

Most Helpful Critical Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 1.0 out of 5 stars
Incorrect Punch Used
Brad C
3 years ago
Whoever is in charge of punching these before shipping them out is using the incorrect punch hole size. They are punching these with a 1/4" (6mm) hole punch instead of a 1/8" (3mm) hole punch that is supposed to be used. The oversized whole punch looks tacky and could lead to confusion on which month is actually punched. It was also punched haphazardly and through the edge of the card which could lead to the card bending/breaking. Additionally, this incorrect hole punch size is in violation of federal guidelines on park passes that stipulate: "The hole punch must be 1/8th of an inch to assure that the hole is not too big and covers only one month." Thus an incorrectly punched pass is considered a damaged pass and should be replaced to avoid adverse outcomes.
Brad C
Denver, CO
32 people found this review helpful

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Markie
Ohio
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Parks and Rec!!

3 years ago

The National Parks Pass pays for itself al parks and forest covered and the United States Parks draw people from all over the world because they are so amazing! And the convenience of being able to order at REI makes annual renewal a breeze!

Age:45–54
Yes , I recommend this product
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Brad C
Denver, CO
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars

Incorrect Punch Used

3 years ago

Whoever is in charge of punching these before shipping them out is using the incorrect punch hole size. They are punching these with a 1/4" (6mm) hole punch instead of a 1/8" (3mm) hole punch that is supposed to be used. The oversized whole punch looks tacky and could lead to confusion on which month is actually punched. It was also punched haphazardly and through the edge of the card which could lead to the card bending/breaking. Additionally, this incorrect hole punch size is in violation of federal guidelines on park passes that stipulate: "The hole punch must be 1/8th of an inch to assure that the hole is not too big and covers only one month." Thus an incorrectly punched pass is considered a damaged pass and should be replaced to avoid adverse outcomes.

Age:25–34
No, I do not recommend this product
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Cara
Minneapolis MN
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Visit to Shenandoah National Park

3 years ago

I'm so happy I could buy my pass at REI before I got to the park!! Helped make my entry into the park quick and easy

Age:45–54
Yes , I recommend this product
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Jason
Humptulips, WA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

National Parks Pass

3 years ago

Well, it’s national parks pass. It doesn’t do much other than get you into national parks. Luckily, that’s what I bought it for, and so in that sense it fulfills it’s role in life very well. It also came with a handy rear-view mirror hanger-on-doohickey. That part is pretty alright, it lets me signal to everyone that I sprung for the America the Beautiful pass instead of just a plain old Northwest Forest Pass. It also lets everyone who sees my vehicle in a parking lot in Seattle know that I, a middle aged man in the Pacific Northwest, go into the mountains. Or something. Anyway, it’s a pretty good deal. Everyone buy one immediately.

Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product
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Dayna H
Delaware Oh
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

No brainer if you are going to more than one park!

3 years ago

A yearlong pass to visit any of the national parks! good for anyone in the car. I used it 5 times in one week in Utah

Age:55–64
Yes , I recommend this product
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Andrew
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Go visit a national park!

3 years ago

If you plan on visiting 1 or more national parks per year this easily pays for itself. It is also good until the last day of the same month you buy it in the following year. So if you get it on the first day of a month it's good for about 13 months. If you are 62 years or older you can get a senior lifetime pass for same price. There are some free passes for active military, a new vetern pass, and the free 4th grade pass for families.

Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product
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DharmaBum
Salt Lake City, UT
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Buy it

3 years ago

Completely worth it ever year, even if you can't go that often. Support our National Parks

Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product
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Nicolaas
Oregon
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Fantastic!

3 years ago

Who doesn’t like supporting parks? This pass is a win win.

Age:25–34
Yes , I recommend this product
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Sylvia
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Cheapest way to see the country

3 years ago

America the beautiful pass is the best

Age:45–54
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Pami
Virginia Beach, VA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

REI helps us to see the USA

3 years ago

I love that I can get the America the Beautiful pass at REI!! A lot of times the National.parks are self pay and you dont have the opportunity to buy one when you arrive. I purchased one this month and took off for an adventure. I have used it to visit 6 National.Parks already and a National recreation area. It has saved me a ton of money and was super convenient to attain at my local REI!! It will also go toward my co-op dividends, an added bonus!! THANKS REI!!

Age:55–64
Yes , I recommend this product
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