Disabled veterans eligible for free national park service. Many states offer some sort of pass that allows for unlimited entry at most state parks, while other offer park passes on a parkbypark basis. The state of oregon provides several veteran benefits. Dayuse parking permits oregon state parks and recreation. The veterans passport allows free entry to texas state parks for u. A littleknown benefit from the interior department gives military veterans with any disability rating from the department of veterans affairs a free lifetime pass to national parks and other.
The discover pass was adopted in 2011, after the recession made it difficult for the state to adequately fund state parks. One annual dayuse pass for unlimited entry into state parks or recreation areas, and 1 3day camping pass per year. National parks and federal recreational lands pass series annual, military, senior, access for permanent residents with disabilities, volunteer. If you have any questions about the program or the special access pass, please call 18005516949, mondayfriday, 8 a. Oregon, veteran, benefits, recreation, hunting, fishing, camping, licenses, special access camping pass, disabled veterans. The permit is valid only in parks operated by oregon state parks see map of parks charging a dayuse parking fee, and cannot be used for camping or extra vehicle fees if youre camping at a state park, you dont need a dayuse parking permit. Oregon federal recreation passes not valid in oregon state parks oregon snopark.
Passes washington state parks and recreation commission. Now, washingtons state parks and recreation commission relies on the. Includes the federal interagency passes, oregon pacific coast passport and the recreation passes day and annual. Free state park pass for new mexico resident veterans rated 50% or more disabled by the v. Other valid proof for disabled veterans without the oregon state parks id card and active military on leave may include. Interested in how were handling covid19 in oregon state parks.
Valid for 12 months from the month purchased, the parking permit is honored at all 25 oregon state parks that charge a parking fee. Purchase of the pass supports efforts that protect americas national treasures. State seeks comments on changes to camping special access pass. One free access pass for unlimited entry into state museums and monuments. Please note that interagency passes will not be available for. Before visiting, please check with individual parks regarding changes to park operations. For the latest information on covid19 in oregon, visit the oregon health authority. Many veterans, with a service connected disability rating, are entering federal parks for free with the lifetime national parks access pass.
Other campgrounds and parks will still charge you a user fee. Each pass covers entrance fees at national parks and national. The national parks and federal recreational lands pass series. The state park entrance pass system works differently in each state. America the beautiful annual military pass available for all current service men and. Please remember that this pass or refund applies only to oregon state parks.