ParkPass Direct identifies the right pass, shows you exactly what you need, and helps you get application-ready for the official federal process. Private service — not a government agency.
Start here. About 60 seconds.
No email required to start. The official government route is always available.
U.S. citizens and permanent residents of any age with a qualifying permanent disability that severely limits a major life activity. A diagnosis alone does not determine eligibility.
Photo ID plus one document: a licensed physician statement, a VA or Social Security disability document, or a state agency document.
Every U.S. military veteran, and Gold Star family members. Current service members and dependents may use a free annual version.
One accepted veteran ID, or the official Gold Star voucher.
U.S. citizens and permanent residents age 62 or older.
One ID showing your age and citizenship or residency.
All three are versions of the federal America the Beautiful pass. Federal pass prices are paid to the government. ParkPass Direct's service fee is separate. Federal prices checked September 2026.
The Access Pass is the pathway with a real documentation problem. We identify which published route appears to fit — federal benefit documents, a state-agency document, or a physician statement — and help you get application-ready.
A diagnosis alone does not determine eligibility. The federal program focuses on whether a medically determined permanent disability meets the applicable functional-limitation standard.
SSA, VA, state-agency documents, or licensed-physician documentation — we'll help you see which path appears relevant.
We explain what the documentation needs to address. We do not write diagnoses or tell a physician what medical conclusion to reach.
Concierge is a Pass Plan, the documentation route from the published federal requirements, and support through the official handoff. You can always use the government process yourself. The service fee is shown with your result, before you decide.
The ones people ask before they trust a service like this.
No. ParkPass Direct is a private company, not affiliated with the National Park Service or any agency. The government decides who qualifies and issues every pass. We help you prepare.
Yes, and we show you how. Your result includes the official links: in person at a federal recreation site, online at Recreation.gov, or by mail from the USGS Store. You pay the government only.
Expertise, clarity, and application preparation — not access to a government benefit. You pay for a personalized Pass Plan, documentation guidance, readiness review, and support through the official process. The federal pass price is separate and paid to the government.
Follow your Pass Plan. If the issuing agency denies the pass despite you following the applicable plan and providing accurate information, we refund our service fee. Government fees are separate and are not refunded by us. Contact support within 90 days. Do not email medical or disability records.
No. A diagnosis alone does not determine eligibility. The federal program focuses on whether a medically determined permanent disability meets the applicable functional-limitation standard — such as walking, seeing, hearing, or breathing. It does not need to be a 100% rating.
Photo ID, plus one of three things: a letter signed by a licensed physician saying the disability is permanent, that it severely limits daily life, and how; a federal disability document from the VA or Social Security (SSDI or SSI); or a state agency document such as vocational rehabilitation.
Published requirements do not list a parking placard or plate as accepted documentation. Do not email medical records to us — document review uses a secure upload when available.
Entrance and standard day-use fees at more than 2,000 federal sites, for everyone in your vehicle, or you plus three adults where fees are per person. Senior and Access passes can also take 50% off some camping and amenity fees.
It does not cover reservations, tours, or concessions, and it is not valid at state parks.
Starting takes about a minute. After you continue, your Pass Plan is available on the next page. Confirm hours, pass availability, and documents before visiting an in-person location. Physical online orders can require processing and delivery time.
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Yes. Every U.S. veteran can pursue the Military Lifetime Pass free with one accepted ID: a Department of Defense ID, a Veteran Health ID Card, a Veteran ID Card, or a veteran mark on a state driver's license. Gold Star families qualify with an official voucher. Final issuance is always by the federal agency.
You can do this yourself. You do not have to. Start with a few questions and we'll take it from there.