Privileged Access for Seniors

A Senior Pass (once known as a Golden Age Passport) is a lifetime entrance permit for persons age 62 or older, to national parks, monuments, historic sites, recreation areas, and national wildlife refuges which normally charge entrance fees.

It also provides the pass holder a 50 percent discount on federal use fees charged for facilities and services such as parking, camping, boat launching, etc. In recreation areas that charge entrance fees by the carload, the Senior Pass admits the permit holder and a carload of accompanying persons. In areas where individual entry fees are charged, the pass admits the permit holder, and up to 3 adults. Children under 16 are admitted for free.

Obtaining A Senior Pass
The Pass must be obtained in person, and is available at most federally operated recreation areas. There is a one-time $10.00 processing charge and proof of age must be supplied.

In New Jersey, the Senior Pass is available for purchase at Morristown National Historical Park’s (NHP) Washington’s Headquarters unit at 30 Washington Place, Morristown, NJ, and at the park’s Jockey Hollow Visitor Center. For park hours and further information, please call Morristown NHP's Washington's Headquarters at 973-539-2016, ext. 210, or the Jockey Hollow Visitor Center at 973-543-4030.

Learn more about the national park service and locate parks and recreation areas throughout the country.

Pick up the phone and dial 2-1-1 when you need help.
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If you know of additional resources that would be appropriate to include, please let us know by contacting us via e-mail at info@nj211.org.

Research Sources Included
http://www.state.nj.us/health/senior/federalbenefits/recreation.shtml
http://www.nps.gov

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