Year-round: FREE lifetime pass to 2,000+ national parks & federal recreation sites for all veterans (incl. guard & reserve) & gold star families.
Last checked: November 9, 2026
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FREE lifetime pass to 2,000+ national parks & federal recreation sites
Show DoD ID, VHIC, VA Veteran ID Card or veteran-designated driver's license; digital pass on Recreation.gov
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Yes. National Park Service — Military Lifetime Pass offers free lifetime pass to 2,000+ national parks & federal recreation sites for all veterans (incl. guard & reserve) & gold star families. Verification: VA/DoD ID.
Show DoD ID, VHIC, VA Veteran ID Card or veteran-designated driver's license; digital pass on Recreation.gov. A VA Veteran ID Card, VA health card, veteran-marked driver's license, military or retiree ID, or a DD-214 copy works at most places. Online offers usually verify through ID.me, SheerID or GovX.
Not always. Franchise, airport and travel-plaza locations can opt out of national promotions, so call your local National Park Service — Military Lifetime Pass before you go.
Offers are set by each business, can change without notice, and may vary by location. Source: NPS. Official details.