What is the Access Pass?

At many sites the Access Pass provides the pass owner a discount on expanded amenity fees, such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and guided tours. The pass program is managed by five federal agencies that operate under different regulations and have different fees.

Should I use a temporary access pass or Federation?

For federated domains, a Temporary Access Pass is preferred over federation. A user with a Temporary Access Pass completes the authentication in Azure AD and isn't redirected to the federated Identity Provider (IdP). The user is now signed in and can update or register a method such as FIDO2 security key.

How do I get a secure access pass?

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A locked padlock means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. You can obtain an Access Pass on store.usgs.gov/access-pass by uploading an ID and documentation of permanent disability and paying the processing fee of $10.

What is a golden Access Pass?

The access pass is a lifetime pass, formerly known as the Golden Access Passport, that provides access to recreation areas managed by five federal agencies. It also provides the pass owner a discount on some amenity fees such as camping. The Access Pass is free, and it is valid for the lifetime of the pass owner.