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California State Parks

Free admission on Memorial Day and Veterans Day; free lifetime pass for 50%+ disabled vets

California State Parks offer free day-use admission to all veterans and active duty military on Memorial Day weekend and Veterans Day. Additionally, California's Distinguished Veteran Pass (free lifetime pass) is available to honorably discharged CA residents with a 50%+ VA disability rating, former POW status, or Medal of Honor recipients — covering day use, camping, and boat use at 100+ park units.

Free on Memorial Day weekend and Veterans Day. Distinguished Veteran Pass is year-round.In-store

Who Qualifies

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How to Claim

1Free days: show military ID or proof of service at any CA State Park entrance on Memorial Day weekend or Veterans Day.
2Distinguished Veteran Pass: apply at parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30958.

Proof Required

🪪 Military ID🪪 DD-214

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