Date: 1/9/26 8:06 am From: Nancy Christensen via groups.io <nancy.r.christensen...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Entry passes - state parks, county parks
At the beginning of each year I usually post a reminder about passes to
various locations. I strongly encourage everyone to support our local parks
by paying the appropriate fees. I did not look up the actual fees just now,
so there may be some changes since I posted this last year!
*Senior Golden Bear Pass - State Parks/Forests*
- $20
-age 62 and older
- good for one calendar year (2026 is up next)
- free entry for off-season state parks/forests (so state
beaches, mountains free during winter)
- purchase in person in Carlsbad or on Pacific Highway
- The following passes apply to Day-Use only. Passes do not apply to
camping/extra vehicles.
- Family Pass to all County parks – $40/year for San Diego County
residents
- Family Pass to an individual park - $25/year for San Diego County
residents
- Senior (62+) – FREE for San Diego County residents (Perpetual Parking
Pass – good for lifetime use)
- Disabled – FREE for San Diego County (a current California Disabled
placard will be honored in lieu of a pass at all regional day-use parks)
- Purchased in person at the County Parks and Rec Dept at 5510 Overland
Dr suite 207 (Go up the elevator and turn left)
- Good for National Parks, Monuments and Forests – this includes
parking in the Laguna Mountains, day use at Observatory Campground, Fry
Creek Campground, etc.
*National Forest Adventure Pass*
National Forest pass – $30 per year - sold at sporting goods
stores and the Laguna Store. In the
past, if you purchased one at the Laguna Store, you could buy a second one
at a deep discount,
so bring a friend! This pass is good at all National Forests in Southern
California.
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