The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation offers eligible Idaho Veterans a lifetime pass with the following benefits:
- Day Use: Waives the Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee for one personal vehicle with the Veteran present.
- Camping: Waives the Usage Fees for one individual campsite per eligible veteran. This does not include cabins, yurts, lodges, or group camps. Advanced Reservation Fees still apply. A 14‐night limit in a 30-day period applies.
Passes are Non‐Transferrable.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible to receive the pass, you must meet the following conditions:
- 100% VA disability rated
-Being compensated at 100% by itself does not meet the program’s eligibility requirements. - Permanent & Total
- Service Connected
- Idaho Resident
LOST OR STOLEN PASSES
Report your lost or stolen pass to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation by contacting us at: (208) 334‐4199 or emailing idprveteran@idpr.idaho.gov with your name and address.
USING YOUR PASS
Pick up a Day Use or Camping fee envelope at the Park Visitor Center or Self Pay Station. Write “Veteran” and your pass number on the front side of the envelope. Display according to the envelope instructions.
Display your Veteran Pass next to the envelope. Most parks require Camping Reservations, so please visit our website to make one. There is an option to apply your discount before checkout.
To make a campsite reservation, call 1‐888‐922‐6743 or visit
Idaho State Parks Camping.