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Annual ParkPasses available online for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites
Beginning this month, annual passes for state parks, historic sites, equestrian trails and golf courses will be available on GaStateParks.org. Passes give you a year filled with hiking, fishing, horseback riding and even traveling back in time, encouraging you to explore more often. Prices vary, so check GaStateParks.org for details and even senior discounts.
ParkPasses- Daily and Annual
Parking in Georgia’s State Parks is just $5 and visitors can buy a $50 annual ParkPass that helps fund renovations, trail work, dock replacements and more. A family of five can enjoy a full day of hiking, biking, fishing, boating, birding, picnicking, swimming and more for only one dollar per person. ParkPasses are not valid at state historic sites. Overnight guests pay the daily ParkPass fee only once during their stay, regardless of duration.
• $5 Daily ParkPass
Purchase at kiosks inside parks, by QR code upon arrival, or in park offices. Daily passes can be used at more than one state park in the same day and are only valid for day of purchase. Daily park passes are only valid at State Parks, not State Historic Sites. State Historic Sites require a separate daily admission. Email confirmation is your receipt and proof of purchase.
• $50 Annual ParkPass
Purchase online or at park offices. Allow 7 – 10 business days for shipping*. Valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Annual ParkPass discounts of 50% are available for seniors 62 and older, and 25% for active military and veterans**. Discounted passes must be purchased in person. Ask about bulk discounts for corporations and organizations.
* Shipping may be delayed a few days during this time.
** Discounted passes must be purchased in person.
• Bulk Annual ParkPasses
Purchase 10 or more Annual ParkPasses and save money. These are great for corporate wellness programs and gifts. Call 770-389-7286 to purchase more than 10 passes. Bulk rates are:
| 10–99 Passes | $45.00 each |
| 100–999 Passes | $37.50 each |
| 1,000–9,999 Passes | $25.00 each |
| 10,000+ Passes | $12.50 each |
ParkPass Exceptions: Organized school groups, diners in lodge restaurants and attendees of day-long lodge meetings are exempt. Golfer parking is included in greens fees. Large vans with a capacity of 13 to 30 passengers pay $30 per day or may purchase an Annual ParkPass for $75. Buses or motor coaches with a capacity of more than 30 passengers pay $70 per day or may purchase an annual pass for $250. However, those vehicles carrying overnight guests pay only the regular daily parking fees.
The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Areas, Stone Mountain, Corps of Engineers lakes, Jekyll Island and Lake Lanier are not state parks, and are not covered by the ParkPass. The ParkPass is not valid at Wildlife Management Areas or Public Fishing Areas. These locations are covered by a hunting or fishing license or Lands Pass available from the DNR’s Wildlife Resources Division.
Historic Site Pass
History buffs can save money with the purchase of a Historic Site Annual Pass. This pass gives unlimited admission to all of Georgia’s state historic sites (for normal admissions only – does not include special events). Passes may be purchased online or at one of our historic sites. Senior citizen discounts are not available on Historic Site Annual Passes.
Available passes: $50 family (admits up to 4), $30 adult (admits 1 adult 18 or older), $25 student (admits 1 under 18 or college student with valid I.D.).
Source: Georgia State Parks site
