State Parks & Recreation

Alaska offers one free Alaska State Park Camping Pass to disabled Veterans. The 2023-2027 pass is valid in all developed Alaska State Park campgrounds.

The Alaska Veterans Memorial Museum in Anchorage focuses on honoring Veterans for the sacrifices they made to defend America's freedom. Their mission is to:

The Alabama Parks for Patriots Program offers free admission to Alabama State Parks for resident Veterans and active duty service members.

Arkansas State Parks offer half price camping, year-round for resident Veterans who have a service-connected 100% total and permanent disability rating from the VA.

Arizona State Parks offer several discounts to resident service members and Veterans. Discounts apply to the individual eligible and up to three accompanying adults.

Veterans who have a California Medal of Honor, Legion of Valor, Former Prisoner of War, Pearl Harbor, or Purple Heart license plate may park their motor vehicle (weighing not more than 6,000 lbs. gross weight) free of charge in metered parking spaces.

The California State Park Distinguished Veteran Pass is a free lifetime pass available to eligible Veterans. This pass authorizes use of all basic facilities, including day use, camping and boating at California State Parks at no charge.

The Connecticut State ParkLifetime Disabled Veteran Pass offers access to Connecticut State Parks and Forests and is available free to resident Veterans who have a service-connected disability.

The Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation offers 50% discount annual park passes to Delaware resident service members, Veterans and retired service members. Who is eligible for the Delaware Military Pass? Applicants must be a Delaware resident and meet one of the following requirements:

The Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation offers a free pass to Veterans of Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom. This pass is available for the first 12 months following the date the Veteran was honorably discharged or released from active status.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources offers a 25% discount for disabled Veterans on individual accommodations, recreation fees such as mini-golf and boat rental, golf fees and historic site admission.

The IDPR offers eligible disabled Veterans a free lifetime day-use access and camping pass for Idaho's State Parks.

Illinois resident disabled Veterans and former POWs are eligible for free camping and admission at Illinois State Parks . The spouse, minor children, and grandchildren (under 18 years old) accompanying the Veteran are also eligible.

Kentucky resident former POWs are eligible for free camping at all Kentucky State Parks. Veterans must show their VA POW ID card at check in.

Service members serving in an active or reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces and retired service members receive 15% off all rentable facilities. Service members and retired service members must show their military ID card to receive the discount.

Day use parking fees are waived, and annual parking passes are not required at Massachusetts State Parks for vehicles that have a Massachusetts Disabled Veteran or Purple Heart license plate. Massachusetts State Park Directory

Service members serving in the Maryland National Guard and all active duty service members receive a waiver of day-use charges at Maryland State Parks. Service members must show their military ID when entering the park to be eligible. This waiver is only offered to the service member.

Veterans are eligible for a free day-use lifetime pass to be used at Maine state parks, museums and historic sites operated by the Maine Department of Conservation.

Service members serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces can receive a free day use pass to Maine state parks and historic sites.

Medal of Honor Recipients, 100% disabled Veterans and former prisoners of war are eligible for a free entry into facilities that require a Michigan Recreation Passport .

The Veterans Campground on Big Marine Lake in St. Croix offers a place for recreation, rest, and recovery for all U.S. Armed Forces service members, Veterans, their families, and sponsored friends.

Service members and Veterans who have certain specialty license plates can park their vehicle (weighing less than 6,000 lbs.) for free in metered parking spaces and in parking lots or garages on a Missouri public college or university (does not apply during special event parking).

Service members, Veterans and family members of active duty service members are eligible for a $2 per night discount on camping fees year-round at Missouri State Parks. This discount should be asked for at the time of fee payment. Missouri State Park Directory

Montana resident Veterans receive a 50% discount on camping fees (does not apply to electrical fees) at Montana State Parks. Proof of eligibility to receive the discount includes a DD214, VA ID card or a Montana driver license with a Veteran designation.

Service members and Veterans are eligible for a $6 discount per night on campsite reservations at North Carolina State Parks. Service members and Veterans must provide proof of military service or Veteran status at check in.

North Dakota Veterans who have a 50% or greater, service- connected disability rating from the VA and former POWs are eligible for a free lifetime North Dakota State Park entrance permit.

Active duty service members including National Guard service members with current active-duty status (deployment, orders that identify active duty status, etc.) who are stationed at a military installation in Nebraska can purchase a reduced fee Active Duty Military Vehicle Park Entry Permit for $5.

Disabled Veterans and Purple Heart recipients can request a New Jersey Disabled Veteran or Purple Heart recipient placard that authorizes them to park at municipal parking meters, free of charge, for up to 24 hours under the following circumstances:

Gold Star Family members who have a New Jersey driver license or ID card with the Gold Star Family designation are authorized free entry to State Parks and Forests. New Jersey Revised Statute 13:1L-12.1

Any business in New Mexico can qualify for up to a $1,000 business tax credit for each hire of a recently-returned Veteran. Please contact the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department for more information by calling 505-827-0700.

New Mexico offers a lifetime pass which authorizes unlimited day-use and camping at all New Mexico State Parks. The pass is a hang-tag that when displayed on the rearview mirror of a vehicle allows the Veteran free access to New Mexico state parks.

Every Veterans Day New Mexico resident active duty service members, honorably discharged Veterans and their families are authorized the following benefits:

Nevada resident Veterans who received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces and have a service-connected disability rating are eligible for the Nevada State Parks Disabled Veteran Permit.

The New York State Patriot Plan provides unlimited day-use vehicle entry to most facilities operated by New York State Parks and the Department of Environmental Conservation. This wallet-sized card can be shared within a household and is not assigned to a specific vehicle.

Active duty service members and retired service members can receive a 10% discount every night of the week for all overnight facilities. There is no residency restriction for military customers.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources offers free camping for resident former POWs or honorably discharged Veterans who have a total and permanent disability rating from the VA. This discount is only for campsites and cannot be used for multiple campsites for the same time period.

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) offers free camping RV sites, tent campsites, standard horse campsites and free parking at day-use fee parks. Free camping is for up to 10 nights at a single state park, or 10 nights in a 30 day period regardless of the location.

Rhode Island offers a Disabled Veteran Parking Placard to Veterans who have a 100% service-connected disability rating from the VA.

Rhode Island provides a free State Park Disability Pass to Veterans with a 100% service-connected VA disability rating. This pass grants free entry and parking at state-owned recreational facilities and beaches.

Rhode Island resident Veterans who have a 100% service-connected disability rating from the VA are exempt from paying any fees to play golf at the Goddard Park Golf Course.

South Dakota offers a free lifetime State Park Entrance License to eligible resident disabled Veterans, former POWs and Purple Heart recipients. This license authorizes free entrance for the Veteran and their vehicle to all state parks

Tennessee resident Veterans who have a 100% service-connected disability rating are eligible for 50% discount of camping and cabin fees year round. Tennessee State Parks Salute to Service Discount Information

Texas offers the Parklands Passport for service members, Veterans, disabled Veterans and Gold Star Families free of charge. The Parklands Passport authorizes free entry to Texas state parks for the eligible pass holder.

The Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park, in Bluffdale, offers a dignified final resting place for Veterans, their spouse and dependent children.

Virginia State Parks offers a free Veteran Disability Passport for eligible disabled Veterans. The Veteran Passport authorizes free vehicle parking, boat launch, horse trailer parking and admission for the pass holder and all vehicle occupants at parks and facilities that have "per person" admission

The Virginia National Guard Passport offers free entry to all Virginia state parks for service members serving in the Virginia National Guard and their immediate family members traveling in the same vehicle. To request a pass service members should speak to their chain of command.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission offers free camping, docking, campsite reservations, watercraft launching, trailer dump and day use entry at Washington State Parks for eligible disabled Veterans.

Veterans who have a Disabled Veteran license plate or a Purple Heart License plate are authorized to park in metered parking space free of charge.

Veterans and active duty service members receive a 10% discount at West Virginia State Parks for all lodge rooms, cabins, and campsites. Veterans and service members should use code Vets10* when making reservations and must present valid military ID or proof of eligibility at check-in.

The Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum in Casper shares the memory and legacy of Wyoming Veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces from the Spanish-American War to today's War on Terror.

The Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery, located in Evansville, provides a dignified final resting place for Veterans and their eligible family members.