ParkPass & Historic Site Pass

You can help support state parks by buying a ParkPass.  Upon arrival, state park visitors pay a $5 daily or $50 annual parking fee that helps fund campground renovations, group shelter construction, dock replacements and much more.

Annual ParkPasses are good for 12 months from the date of purchase.  The daily ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited the same day.  Overnight guests pay the daily ParkPass fee only once during their stay, regardless of duration.

Since the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Areas, Stone Mountain, Corps of Engineers lakes, Jekyll Island and Lake Lanier are not state parks, they are not covered by the ParkPass.

Frequent park visitors can SAVE MONEY with a $50 Annual ParkPass that exempts them from paying the daily parking fee. To purchase an Annual ParkPass, visit any state park office, call 770-389-7401 or send an email with your name, address and daytime phone number to CustomerService@GeorgiaStateParks.org.  Discounts of 50% for seniors 62 and older, plus 25% for active military and veterans, are available.

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join the Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites and get a FREE Annual ParkPass and a FREE Historic Site Annual Pass plus many additional benefits.

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. Passes may only be bought at historic sites and are $35 per family (limit 6 people), $20 per adult and $15 per youth (17 and younger). Senior citizen discounts are not available on Historic Site Annual Passes.

Library Loan Program:  Save even more money by checking out a ParkPass or Historic Site pass from your local library.  It's just like checking out a book.  Show your valid library card at Georgia's public libraries and you can have free access to Georgia's State Parks and State Historic Sites.

* 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 motorcoaches 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.

** Free Wednesdays:  As of February 1, 2011, the "Free Wednesday" program which waived parking fees will be eliminated as a way to meet growing budget challenges.  Georgians may still visit for free by using our Library Loan Program to check out state park and state historic site passes for free.

Senior & Military Discounts

Seniors 62 and Older
Annual ParkPass discounts of 50% are available for senior citizens who present a copy of their drivers license. Seniors receive $20 off individual or family membership in Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites, plus 20% off:

• Cottage rates (Sunday - Thursday, December 1 - March 31). Not valid with any other promotions or discounts. Limited to one cottage per stay.
• Campsite rates (year-round). Not valid for group camping. Discount applies ony when vehicle is registered to a senior. Limited to one campsite per senior.
• Individual lodge room rates (year-round). Limited to one room per stay.
• Golf green fees.

Disabled Veterans
Disabled veterans who are Georgia residents AND present a Certificate of Eligibility from their Veterans Benefits Coordinator are entitled to a 25% discount on Annual ParkPasses, Individual or Family Friends Memberships, lodge rooms, campsites, cottages, mini-golf, golf fees, swimming pools and historic site admission.  When making online reservations, the full fee will be charged to your credit card. Upon check-in and presenting proof of eligibilty, you will be reimbursed for your discount.

 Military
Active duty and retired military -- who are Georgia residents -- are entitled to a 25% discount on the daily or Annual ParkPass.  ID must be shown.
 

Money-Saving Tips

If you have a library card from a Georgia public library, you can check out a ParkPass and Historic Site Pass, just like you would check out a book. You'll enjoy free parking at Georgia's State Parks and free admission to State Historic Sites.

Frequent state park visitors can purchase an Annual ParkPass for $50, which means they do not pay the daily $5 parking fee. An even better deal is membership to Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites. The cost is the same ($50) and members get additional discounts as well.  Annual passes are also available for mountain bike trails and some swimming pools.

Seniors 62 and older save 50% on Annual ParkPasses (normally $50), and 20% off camping, cottages, lodge rooms and golf (restrictions apply).

RV owners who camp often can join our free RV Club.  Stay 9 nights, get the 10th night free.