Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

There are two types of annual entrance passes:

• An individual annual entrance pass allows the pass holder day-use park entrance into 174 state parks and trails, plus a 33% discount on entrance into the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park. This pass provides day-use park entry for a single named passholder. It does not cover additional charges that may apply to museum visits, tours, special events, boat rides, concession rentals/purchases or campsite/cabin fees. An individual entrance pass costs $60 plus tax.
• A family annual entrance pass provides day-use park entry for up to eight people (including the pass holder) entering as a group,* except at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs and Weeki Wachee Springs state parks, where the pass holder and one other person enter free of charge. Up to two named passholders may be listed on each Family Annual Entrance Pass. This pass provides a 33% discount at the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park. As noted above, this pass provides day-use park entry only and does not cover additional charges. A family annual entrance pass costs $120 plus tax.

*A group is defined as all of the occupants in one vehicle (up to a total of eight people), including the pass holder; or up to two motorcycles, including the pass holder; or up to a total of eight people (including the pass holder) entering on foot or on bicycles.

There are two ways to purchase an annual entrance pass.

Purchase at a Park

Annual entrance passes can be purchased at all park ranger stations and museums during regular business hours, 365 days a year. Please call the park in advance to ensure availability. Those who are eligible for discounted or free passes may use this method to receive their pass.

To expedite the process, visit Reserve.FloridaStateParks in advance and create an account. If you have made a camping reservation with Florida State Parks in the last year, you already have an account.

Purchase Online

Shop online at Reserve.FloridaStateParks for annual entrance passes. All online orders will be charged a $6 convenience fee plus a $10 shipping fee per annual entrance pass purchased. 

Delivery times vary depending on shipping method. After purchase of an annual entrance pass online, you will receive a temporary pass that’s good for 14 days after the purchase date. The temporary pass will be sent to the email address associated with the online account. This temporary pass will allow the passholder to visit Florida’s state parks while they wait for their annual entrance pass to arrive in the mail. The name of the cardholder will be included on the temporary pass. Be prepared to show photo ID to use the pass.

The Florida Park Service offers the following discounts on the purchase of annual entrance passes to persons who present satisfactory written documentation that demonstrates their eligibility:

• Active Duty and Honorably Discharged Veterans - 25% discount on annual entrance passes for active duty and honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. armed forces, National Guard, or reserve units of the U.S. armed forces or National Guard.
• Honorably Discharged Veterans Who Have Service-Connected Disabilities - Free Lifetime Military Entrance Passes for honorably discharged U.S. veterans who have service-connected disabilities. These passes provide the same benefits as the Family Annual Entrance Pass.
• Surviving Spouses and Parents of Deceased Veterans Who Have Fallen in Combat - Free Lifetime Military Entrance Passes for surviving spouses and parents of deceased members of the U.S. armed forces, National Guard, or reserve units of the U.S. armed forces or National Guard who have fallen in combat. These passes provide the same benefits as the Family Annual Entrance Pass.
• Surviving Spouses and Parents of Florida Law Enforcement Officers and Florida Firefighters - Free Lifetime Entrance Passes for a surviving spouse and parents of Florida law enforcement officers and Florida firefighters who have died in the line of duty. These passes provide the same benefits as the Family Annual Entrance Pass.
• Licensed Family Foster Homes - Families operating a licensed family foster home are eligible to receive an annual free Family Annual Entrance Pass (must be licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families).
• Families Who Adopt Difficult to Place Children - Families who adopt a difficult to place child through the Florida Department of Children and Families are eligible to receive a one-time Family Annual Entrance Pass at no charge, at the time of adoption.

Discounted and free passes must be obtained in-person at a state park with a staffed ranger station. View our list of eligibility documents required for presentation in order for the passes to be sold/issued. Discounted and free passes cannot be issued or renewed online or by mail.

We do not offer any annual entrance pass discounts or discounted/free entry on a visit-by-visit basis to state parks for senior citizens or civilians with disabilities. However, persons in these and other categories who are permanent Florida residents may be eligible for a discounted rental rate when staying overnight in a Florida State Park campground. 

View more information about this discount under the heading “Overnight Accommodation Discounts.”

While certain people may be eligible to be issued a free-for-life entrance pass, we do not sell any lifetime entrance passes. 

When a family annual entrance pass is purchased, up to two named passholders may be listed on the back of the pass. 

When the Family Annual Entrance Pass card is used to bring multiple people into a state park, one of the named pass holders must be present with the group for the pass to be used. The pass cannot be transferred to other individuals. 

No. The annual entrance pass is specifically intended to cover day-use entry only into Florida's state parks.

Extra fees would be required for boat launch costs, concession rentals or purchases, special event admission, tram tours, etc.

The annual entrance pass does not give any discounts on nightly campsite, cabin or lodge rental rates.

Yes. If you have lost your annual entrance pass, you can get a replacement.

Purchased at a Park

• If you purchased your annual entrance pass at a Florida state park, visit any park that sells passes.
• Bring your original register receipt, received at the time of purchase.
• The fee to replace the pass is 25% of the original purchase price, $15 for an individual pass card replacement or $30 for a family pass card replacement. 
• The replacement card will have the same expiration date as your original pass.

Purchased Online

• If you purchased your annual entrance pass online, call 850-245-2157 for assistance.

Stolen Annual Passes

If your annual entrance pass was stolen, you will need to provide a copy of the police report to obtain a replacement pass, at no additional cost.