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Looks like they want to cut the discount on upcharges to the camping fee. But the big problem is cutting the discount all together during peak season. Pay full charges all summer long?

Don't like it, now is the time to call your senators and congressmen:

House: (352) 732-1313

Senate: (202) 224-3121

Calls are the most effective but you can email them too, just write your own email don't use a form letter.

I'm not sure if this applies to Access Passes too.

Wound this be called a "Bait & Switch" . I lost my senior pass card over a year ago, and now I'm wondering if I should even replace it.

Just emailed the AZ Senators and Congressman

Dear Senator XXX,

I understand that the federal government is proposing changes in the National Parks system that reduces or eliminates the benefits to seniors who have purchased a “senior pass” to enter the parks. I am asking you to oppose any moves that eliminate this small but very precious perk to retired Americans. Please protect our senior pass benefits!

Thank You,

Your Name

  On 10/20/2019 at 11:10 PM, mesa said:

Just emailed the AZ Senators and Congressman

Dear Senator XXX,

I understand that the federal government is proposing changes in the National Parks system that reduces or eliminates the benefits to seniors who have purchased a “senior pass” to enter the parks. I am asking you to oppose any moves that eliminate this small but very precious perk to retired Americans. Please protect our senior pass benefits!

Thank You,

Your Name

Done

Denny

Increasing profits is good business

 
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Increasing profits is good business

When was the last year that the NPS ran a profit?

This will be the start.

  On 10/20/2019 at 10:50 PM, Captain Happy said:

. I lost my senior pass card over a year ago, and now I'm wondering if I should even replace it.

The Federal Senior pass is non-replaceable, at least it was years ago when I got mine. 

We missed placed....   or lost...... Alie's pass last year.  We had to buy another one.

  On 10/21/2019 at 6:00 AM, hemsteadc said:

The Federal Senior pass is non-replaceable, at least it was years ago when I got mine. 

You just go and buy another one. That is how it has always been but of course, now the price is $80.

  On 10/21/2019 at 6:24 AM, Kirk W said:

You just go and buy another one. That is how it has always been but of course, now the price is $80.

The senior handicapped pass was free, now with the  $80 initial fee, I wonder if the handicap card now costs?? Best I go to the website and look_right.

UPDATE:

Did not find this addressed on a National Parks Senior Pass website, however I did find the information on https://www.tripsavvy.com/how-to-obtain-the-access-pass-3361868

Edited October 21 by Ray,IN

The senior handicapped pass was free, now with the  $80 initial fee,

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So far as I know the Access pass is free and so is a replacement. I got a replacement a couple of years ago.

We have had one for years it is very thick now . If we have to pay so be it. We will pay.

  On 10/21/2019 at 8:21 AM, agesilaus said:

The senior handicapped pass was free, now with the  $80 initial fee,

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So far as I know the Access pass is free and so is a replacement. I got a replacement a couple of years ago.

 
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Access Pass

• Free
• Lifetime pass for any citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. who has been medically determined to have a permanent disability.
• 50% discount on some expanded amenity fees like camping fees.

 
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Senior Pass Benefits

• Does my Senior Pass provide any discounts at Cooperating Association bookstores or gift shops that are located in the Federal Recreation sites?

  No. The Senior Pass does not cover discounts in on-site bookstores or gift stores.

• Does the Senior Pass include any discounts at Federal Recreation sites?

  At many sites the Senior Pass provides the pass owner a discount on Expanded Amenity Fees (such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and guided tours).

• What are the discount guidelines?

  The pass program is managed by six Federal agencies that operate under different regulations and have different fees. Therefore, the discount program for the Senior Pass is not handled in the same way on all Federal recreation lands.

  In general discounts are honored as follows

  • Individual Campsites: The discount only applies to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass owner, not to any additional campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass owner's party.
  • Campsites with Utility Hookups: If utility fees are charged separately, there is no discount. The discount may apply if the utility fee is combined (seamless) with the campsite fee.
  • Group Campsites and Facilities: (including, but not limited to, group facilities, picnic areas or pavilions): There is no discount for group campsites and other group facilities that charge a flat fee. If the group campsite has a per person fee rate, only the pass owner receives a discount; others using the site pay the full fee.
  • Guided Tours: The pass offers discounts on some guided tours. Only the pass owner receives a discount if one is offered.
  • Transportation Systems: (Inquire Locally)
  • Concessionaire Fees: (Inquire Locally)
  • Special Use Permit Fees: (Inquire Locally)