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Florida State Parks Passes Available

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Harvey WaldenCommunity Member
3 weeks ago

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Passes Annual passes are available for purchase online or at any park. Please note the person purchasing the pass must be present during the transaction. If purchasing online, please allow up to 3 weeks for delivery. Individual Annual Entrance Pass - $60.00 plus tax Admits one person into any Florida State Park where there are entrance fees. Family Annual Entrance Pass - $120.00 plus tax Admits up to eight people in the same vehicle into any Florida State Park where there are entrance fees. Family Annual Entrance Pass Discount - $60.00 plus tax Available for Florida families receiving benefits from the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). Admits up to eight people in the same vehicle into any Florida State Park where there are entrance fees. Documentation is required at the time of purchase. Please visit a park to purchase this pass. Military Annual Entrance Pass - FREE Available for active duty and honorably discharged veterans and their spouses. Admits up to eight people in the same vehicle into any Florida State Park where there are entrance fees. Documentation is required at the time of purchase. Please visit a park to purchase this pass. Persons with Disabilities Annual Entrance Pass - FREE Available to Florida residents who have disabilities as defined in s. 413.08(1), F.S. Admits one individual with a disability into any Florida State Park where there are entrance fees. Documentation is required at the time of purchase. Please visit a park to purchase this pass. To qualify, Florida Statutes define person with a disability as “any person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.” Examples of required documentation include: A disabled person identification card as prescribed in s. 413.091, F.S. A letter from a licensed physician, or licensed advanced practice registered nurse, or a licensed physician assistant, on their official letterhead stating that the person has a disability as defined in s. 413.08(1), F.S. A copy of an award letter or other statement of eligibility from the Social Security Administration or other federal agency. Gold Access Pass Available to Florida residents who receive benefits from either the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. This pass provides a 50% discount on camping fees and is not an entrance pass. Documentation is required at the time of purchase. Please visit a park to purchase this pass.

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