Are California State Parks Free for military?

“To honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, State Parks is offering military individuals complimentary admission to some of the most amazing places within California’s State Park System,” said California State Parks Director Armando Quintero. “Thank you for your service.”

Do California State Parks have military discount?

AB 150 (Olsen), signed by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. in 2013, authorizes California State Parks to offer veterans, active duty, and reserve military personnel from the United States Armed Forces and the National Guard of any state a reduced or free-day use at participating state parks.

Do national parks offer military discounts?

Do National Parks offer a military discount? Yes! The National Park Service does offer free annual passes to members of the military and their families, as well as to veterans and Gold Star families. These passes are good for entrance to National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands.

Is there a camping pass for California State Parks?

Annual passes are available for purchase via our online store and in-person at many locations throughout the State Parks System. They are also available for purchase at most District and Sector offices and many park units. Please call ahead for availability at the in-person locations.

Does the America the Beautiful Pass work in California State Parks?

Holders of California State Parks passes will be able to use their state pass. In Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park there is an entrance fee to drive to Gold Bluffs Beach / Fern Canyon. This state park entrance fee will be waived to holders of any federal “America the Beautiful” pass.

What is a Golden Bear Pass?

The pass provides FREE entry at 200+ state parks and beaches. The passes for the current application process are valid for the 2022 Calendar year. The Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks) supports programs to make sure everyone can enjoy the state’s parks.

What is a distinguished veteran?

Honorably discharged war veterans who are residents of California with an overall / combined rating at 50% or greater service-connected disability, or were held as prisoners of war by forces hostile to the United States, or recipients of the Medal of Honor are eligible to receive the Distinguished Veteran Pass.

Is Yellowstone free for military?

Veterans and active members of the US armed forces now receive FREE entry to Yellowstone National Park and most other federal recreation sites! Active military members can receive a free Military pass by presenting your current US military ID at the entrance. There is not a pass specifically for Veterans.

What does the America the Beautiful pass cover?

Each pass covers entrance fees at national parks and national wildlife refuges as well as standard amenity fees (day use fees) at national forests and grasslands, and at lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Is there a lifetime pass for California State Parks?

DISTINGUISHED VETERAN PASS – No Fee (Lifetime Pass) Entitles the holder to the use of all basic facilities (including day use, camping and boating) in California State Parks at no charge.

What is a California Explorer Pass?

The California Explorer Pass is a flexible, multi-attraction pass that grants you admission to 3, 4, or 5 attractions out of a possible 13 attractions for the convenient total of one low price.