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Free California State Park Pass
California is offering several ways for residents to visit state parks for free in 2026, including a new limited-time free Historian Passport and year-round free park pass programs.
🆓 Limited-Time Free Historian Passport (New for 2026)
In honor of Juneteenth and America’s 250th anniversary, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a special edition of the California State Parks Historian Passport that is normally $50.
What’s Included
- Free admission for up to four people
- Unlimited visits through December 31, 2026
- Valid at more than 30 California State Historic Parks
- Available for free download through July 6, 2026
How to Get It
- Create a free account on ReserveCalifornia.
- Download the free Historian Passport by July 6.
- Use the digital pass at participating historic parks through the end of 2026.
Participating Historic Parks Include
Some participating sites include:
- Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
- Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
- Sonoma State Historic Park
- Jack London State Historic Park
- Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park
- Benicia Capitol State Historic Park
- Olompali State Historic Park
- Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park
📚 California State Library Parks Pass
California residents with a public library card can borrow a free State Parks Pass.
What It Covers
- Free vehicle day-use entry to more than 200 participating state parks
- One passenger vehicle (up to nine people) or one motorcycle
- Available through more than 1,100 public libraries statewide through at least December 2026.
Popular Parks That Accept the Library Pass
Southern California examples include:
- Crystal Cove State Park
- Leo Carrillo State Park
- Malibu Creek State Park
- Point Mugu State Park
🎒 Adventure Pass for Fourth Graders
California fourth graders and their families receive:
- Free admission to 54 selected state parks
- Valid for the school year and following summer
- Covers one vehicle carrying the student, family, and friends.
🐻 Golden Bear Pass
A free annual pass for:
- CalWORKs recipients
- SSI recipients
- Tribal TANF recipients
- Income-eligible Californians age 62 and older
The pass provides free vehicle day-use entry at many state parks throughout California.
🇺🇸 Distinguished Veteran Pass
California residents who are honorably discharged veterans meeting eligibility requirements can receive:
- A free lifetime pass
- Free day-use, camping, and boating access at California State Parks.
For Los Angeles County Residents
Near Los Angeles, the free programs can provide access to parks such as:
- Leo Carrillo State Park
- Malibu Creek State Park
- Will Rogers State Historic Park
- Point Mugu State Park
- Dockweiler State Beach (day-use fees may vary by area).
The easiest options for most Californians are:
- Download the free Historian Passport by July 6, 2026 for unlimited visits to 30+ historic parks.
- Borrow a State Library Parks Pass with your free library card to access 200+ state parks statewide.
