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ohhell10339
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Dec 31, 2017

National parks annual pass--camping discounts or not?

The pass they sell that gets you into national parks and monuments--it used to be called the Golden Eagle but now it's the America the Beautiful pass or something like that--does it get you any discou...
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toedtoes
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Dec 31, 2017
FAQ for passes

Per the FAQs, passes are good for entrance or standard amenity fees (day use fees).

If you scroll down to the question "What are the passes good for?" , the answer states:

The passes provide entrance or access to more than 2,000 Federal recreation sites.

The Senior and Access Passes may also provide the pass owner a discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees such as camping. (Please contact a site directly if you have a question about pass acceptance and fees).

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