Government Benefit
North Dakota Parks and Recreation
Free lifetime entrance permit for 50%+ disabled veterans and former POWs
ND resident veterans with a 50% or greater service-connected disability rating, and former POWs, qualify for a free lifetime state park entrance permit (proof: current VA Summary of Benefits letter, or DD-214 showing former-POW status). Other ND resident veterans with service-connected disabilities can buy an annual permit for $28, discounted from the standard $35 rate.
✓ Year-roundIn-storeVerified Jul 2026
Who Qualifies
Veteran
How to Claim
1Apply to the ND Parks and Recreation Department with a current VA Summary of Benefits letter (or DD-214 for POW status); contact [email protected].
Proof Required
🪪 DD-214