Set Your 2026 Outdoor Goals with a California State Parks Pass
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From beaches to mountains, lakes, off-highway vehicle parks and historic sites, there’s
sure to be a park to capture your imagination in 2026. Photos from California State Parks.
SACRAMENTO — As California celebrates its 175th anniversary, California State Parks is highlighting its annual passes as the perfect gift for 2026 to experience the extraordinary beauty and diversity of the Golden State. From beaches and redwood forests to mountains, lakes, off-highway vehicle parks and historic sites, there’s sure to be a park in the nation’s largest state parks system to capture your imagination in the new year.
Whether you know a nature buff or want to give the gift of adventure, State Park passes offer something for everyone. It’s also the perfect gift to give yourself. Special for 2026, annual passes purchased beginning Jan. 1 will feature a CA 175/America 250 logo commemorating 175 years of statehood and 250 years of U.S. independence – making them a unique collector’s item.
A range of annual, discount, and specialty passes are available. See below details:
How to Buy a California State Parks Pass
Annual passes are available for purchase via our online store and in-person at many locations throughout the State Parks System. They are also available for purchase at most district and sector offices and many park units. Please call ahead for availability at the in-person locations. Gift cards can be purchased and redeemed online at store.parks.ca.gov/collections/park-passes.
Discount passes require an application and may be applied for online, by mail or in person. The list of locations and contact information is available on the Pass Sales Locations webpage.
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California State Parks provides for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state’s extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high quality outdoor recreation.