Veteran & military camping discounts at state parks
Discounts vary by state, and many are limited to residents or veterans with a service-connected disability rating. Federal military passes cover entrance and standard amenity (day-use) fees; they do not cover or discount camping.
Last checked: Nov 2, 2026. Rates and rules change; confirm with the park when you book.
| State | Who qualifies | Residency | Camping discount | Seasons / limits | Proof needed | How to get it | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating. | Not listed | 50% off camping. | Not listed | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs paperwork confirming a 100% service-connected disability rating. | Complete the DCR application and email it with the VA paperwork to [email protected]. Replacing a lost passport costs $15. | Virginia DCR |
| North Carolina | Veterans and military members. | Not listed | $6 off per night on eligible campsite reservations and camper cabins. | Not listed Excludes: Primitive and group campsites, vacation cabins, facility rentals, activity fees and permits. Other cabin types are not camper cabins. | Proof of military service or veteran status at campground check-in. | Present proof at check-in. Pass/application requirement: Not listed. | North Carolina State Parks |
| West Virginia | Veterans and active-duty military personnel. | Not listed | 10% off campsites, cabins and lodge rooms. | Every day; some exclusions apply. Excludes: Stonewall Resort State Park; other exclusions may apply. | A valid military ID at check-in. | Use VETS10 when reserving and present a valid military ID at check-in. | West Virginia State Parks |
| Maryland | Not listed | Not listed | No veteran camping discount listed. | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Maryland DNR |
| Tennessee | Resident veteran / active military seasonal rate: Tennessee resident veterans; active-duty military and Tennessee National Guard members as described in the Active Military section. 100% service-connected disabled resident veteran rate: Tennessee resident veterans with a 100% service-connected disability. Veterans Day camping night: Tennessee resident veterans. | Resident veteran / active military seasonal rate: Veterans: Tennessee residents. Active duty: Tennessee residents (per the Active Military section). 100% service-connected disabled resident veteran rate: Tennessee residents. Veterans Day camping night: Tennessee residents. | Resident veteran / active military seasonal rate: 25% off March 1–November 30; 50% off December 1–February 28/29. 100% service-connected disabled resident veteran rate: 50% off campsites and cabin rentals year-round. Veterans Day camping night: One free night of camping on Veterans Day. | Resident veteran / active military seasonal rate: March 1–November 30: 25%; December 1–February 28/29: 50%. Reserve no more than 30 days before arrival. Excludes: Premium campsites, rooms and cabins; leased operations; combining discounts for the same services. 100% service-connected disabled resident veteran rate: Year-round. Veterans Day camping night: Veterans Day. Excludes: Premium campsites. | Resident veteran / active military seasonal rate: Veterans: Tennessee residency ID plus DD214, VBA benefit card, retired military card or similar veteran ID. Active military: the applicable military/Guard ID or leave papers. Present eligibility proof for every qualifying stay. 100% service-connected disabled resident veteran rate: Tennessee residency and veteran-status documentation, plus VA certification of the service-connected disability percentage. Veterans Day camping night: Tennessee residency identification and DD214, VBA benefit card, retired military card or similar veteran-status identification. | Resident veteran / active military seasonal rate: Make the discounted reservation no more than 30 days before arrival and present eligibility documentation for each qualifying stay. 100% service-connected disabled resident veteran rate: Present proof of eligibility for each qualifying stay or purchase. Veterans Day camping night: Present proof of eligibility for each qualifying stay or purchase. | Tennessee State Parks Tennessee State Parks Tennessee State Parks |
| Pennsylvania Disability discount | People with a disability; this is not a veteran-only rate. | Residents and non-residents receive the same $4.50 nightly reduction. | $4.50 off the base campsite price per night. | Not listed | Not listed | Request the disability discount. | Pennsylvania DCNR |
| Georgia | Disabled veterans who are Georgia residents and hold a Certificate of Eligibility card. | Georgia residents. | 25% off individual accommodations; limited to one accommodation per person. | Not listed | Certificate of Eligibility card at check-in. To apply for the card, bring DD214, service-connected-disability verification and residency proof to a GDVS Veterans Field Service Office. | Obtain the eligibility card through GDVS. Online reservations are charged in full; present the card at check-in for reimbursement of the discount. | Georgia State Parks |
| Florida Disability discount | Florida residents with qualifying disability documentation; this is not a veteran-only rate. | Florida residents. | 50% off the base camping fee. | Not listed Excludes: Cabins, primitive sites, group camps and boat slips; the $7 nightly utility fee is not discounted. | Florida residency proof (permanent driver’s license/ID, voter registration or another official residency document) and disability proof. Examples include an SSA disability award, a federal 100%-disability document such as a VA benefits letter, or a Florida DVA disabled-veteran ID. | Provide eligibility proof at registration; documentation is requested on arrival. | Florida State Parks |
Virginia
Veteran Disability Passport (free)
- Who qualifies
- Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating.
- Residency
- Not listed
- Camping discount
- 50% off camping.
- Applies to
- Camping; swimming, shelters, park-operated equipment rentals, and standard yurts (50% for two or more nights; 25% for one night). Parking/admission, boat launch and horse-trailer parking are also covered.
- Exclusions
- Not listed
- Seasons / limits
- Not listed
- Proof needed
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs paperwork confirming a 100% service-connected disability rating.
- How to get it
- Complete the DCR application and email it with the VA paperwork to [email protected]. Replacing a lost passport costs $15.
“50% discount on camping”
Virginia DCR, checked Nov 2, 2026.
Entrance/day-use only, not camping
Virginia National Guard Annual Pass
Free state-park entry; entrance/day-use only.
- Who qualifies
- Active Virginia National Guard members and up to three immediate family members in the same vehicle.
- Residency
- Not listed
- Applies to
- Not listed
- Exclusions
- Not listed
- Proof needed
- Not listed
- How to get it
- Obtain the pass through the Virginia National Guard chain of command.
“The pass provides free entry to all Virginia state parks”
Virginia DCR, checked Nov 2, 2026.
North Carolina
Military/veteran camping discount
- Who qualifies
- Veterans and military members.
- Residency
- Not listed
- Camping discount
- $6 off per night on eligible campsite reservations and camper cabins.
- Applies to
- Eligible campsites and camper cabins; Carolina Beach transient marina slips also qualify.
- Exclusions
- Primitive and group campsites, vacation cabins, facility rentals, activity fees and permits. Other cabin types are not camper cabins.
- Seasons / limits
- Not listed
- Proof needed
- Proof of military service or veteran status at campground check-in.
- How to get it
- Present proof at check-in. Pass/application requirement: Not listed.
“The discount is $6 off campsite reservations per night.”
North Carolina State Parks, checked Nov 2, 2026.
Entrance/day-use only, not camping
Military/veteran day-use rate
$5 per vehicle, rather than $10, at Falls Lake, Jordan Lake and Kerr Lake state recreation areas.
- Who qualifies
- Military members and veterans.
- Residency
- Not listed
- Applies to
- Entrance/day-use only. NC state parks do not accept federal passes such as America the Beautiful.
- Exclusions
- Not listed
- Proof needed
- Proof of military service or veteran status.
- How to get it
- Not listed
“$5 per day”
North Carolina State Parks, checked Nov 2, 2026.
West Virginia
Veterans Salute
- Who qualifies
- Veterans and active-duty military personnel.
- Residency
- Not listed
- Camping discount
- 10% off campsites, cabins and lodge rooms.
- Applies to
- Campsites, cabins and lodge rooms.
- Exclusions
- Stonewall Resort State Park; other exclusions may apply.
- Seasons / limits
- Every day; some exclusions apply.
- Proof needed
- A valid military ID at check-in.
- How to get it
- Use VETS10 when reserving and present a valid military ID at check-in.
“10% off any lodge room, cabin or campsite.”
West Virginia State Parks, checked Nov 2, 2026.
Maryland
Veteran camping discount
- Who qualifies
- Not listed
- Residency
- Not listed
- Camping discount
- No veteran camping discount listed.
- Applies to
- Not listed
- Exclusions
- Not listed
- Seasons / limits
- Not listed
- Proof needed
- Not listed
- How to get it
- Not listed
“No other facility use service charges will be waived.”
Maryland DNR, checked Nov 2, 2026.
Entrance/day-use only, not camping
Veteran day-use admission waiver
Day-use entrance charges waived.
- Who qualifies
- U.S. Armed Forces veterans.
- Residency
- Resident and out-of-state veterans.
- Applies to
- Veteran only; if a per-vehicle fee applies, that vehicle fee is waived. No other facility-use charges are waived.
- Exclusions
- Not listed
- Proof needed
- Not listed
- How to get it
- Not listed
“All applicable day-use entrance charges are waived”
Maryland DNR, checked Nov 2, 2026.
Active-duty / Maryland National Guard day-use waiver
Day-use entrance charge waived for the military ID holder only.
- Who qualifies
- Active-duty military personnel and Maryland National Guard members.
- Residency
- Not listed
- Applies to
- Not listed
- Exclusions
- Not listed
- Proof needed
- Active-duty military identification card.
- How to get it
- Show the active-duty military ID to the gate attendant.
“will have their day-use entrance service charge waived.”
Maryland DNR, checked Nov 2, 2026.
Tennessee
Resident veteran / active military seasonal rate
- Who qualifies
- Tennessee resident veterans; active-duty military and Tennessee National Guard members as described in the Active Military section.
- Residency
- Veterans: Tennessee residents. Active duty: Tennessee residents (per the Active Military section).
- Camping discount
- 25% off March 1–November 30; 50% off December 1–February 28/29.
- Applies to
- State-operated campsites and cabins.
- Exclusions
- Premium campsites, rooms and cabins; leased operations; combining discounts for the same services.
- Seasons / limits
- March 1–November 30: 25%; December 1–February 28/29: 50%. Reserve no more than 30 days before arrival.
- Proof needed
- Veterans: Tennessee residency ID plus DD214, VBA benefit card, retired military card or similar veteran ID. Active military: the applicable military/Guard ID or leave papers. Present eligibility proof for every qualifying stay.
- How to get it
- Make the discounted reservation no more than 30 days before arrival and present eligibility documentation for each qualifying stay.
“25%”
Tennessee State Parks, checked Nov 2, 2026.
100% service-connected disabled resident veteran rate
- Who qualifies
- Tennessee resident veterans with a 100% service-connected disability.
- Residency
- Tennessee residents.
- Camping discount
- 50% off campsites and cabin rentals year-round.
- Applies to
- Campsites and cabin rentals.
- Exclusions
- Not listed
- Seasons / limits
- Year-round.
- Proof needed
- Tennessee residency and veteran-status documentation, plus VA certification of the service-connected disability percentage.
- How to get it
- Present proof of eligibility for each qualifying stay or purchase.
“receive a 50% year-round discount on cabin rentals and campsites.”
Tennessee State Parks, checked Nov 2, 2026.
Veterans Day camping night
- Who qualifies
- Tennessee resident veterans.
- Residency
- Tennessee residents.
- Camping discount
- One free night of camping on Veterans Day.
- Applies to
- Camping.
- Exclusions
- Premium campsites.
- Seasons / limits
- Veterans Day.
- Proof needed
- Tennessee residency identification and DD214, VBA benefit card, retired military card or similar veteran-status identification.
- How to get it
- Present proof of eligibility for each qualifying stay or purchase.
“They also receive one free night of camping.”
Tennessee State Parks, checked Nov 2, 2026.
Pennsylvania
Disability discount, not a veteran-specific camping rate.
Disability camping discount (not veteran-specific)
- Who qualifies
- People with a disability; this is not a veteran-only rate.
- Residency
- Residents and non-residents receive the same $4.50 nightly reduction.
- Camping discount
- $4.50 off the base campsite price per night.
- Applies to
- Base campsite price.
- Exclusions
- Not listed
- Seasons / limits
- Not listed
- Proof needed
- Not listed
- How to get it
- Request the disability discount.
Pennsylvania DMVA links disabled veterans to this general DCNR disability camping discount. Required disability documents: Not listed. source
“People with a disability can receive a $4.50 discount from the base campsite price upon request.”
Pennsylvania DCNR, checked Nov 2, 2026. Pennsylvania DCNR, checked Nov 2, 2026.
Georgia
Georgia resident disabled veteran accommodation discount
- Who qualifies
- Disabled veterans who are Georgia residents and hold a Certificate of Eligibility card.
- Residency
- Georgia residents.
- Camping discount
- 25% off individual accommodations; limited to one accommodation per person.
- Applies to
- Individual accommodations, plus listed recreation, golf, parking and historic-site admission fees.
- Exclusions
- Not listed
- Seasons / limits
- Not listed
- Proof needed
- Certificate of Eligibility card at check-in. To apply for the card, bring DD214, service-connected-disability verification and residency proof to a GDVS Veterans Field Service Office.
- How to get it
- Obtain the eligibility card through GDVS. Online reservations are charged in full; present the card at check-in for reimbursement of the discount.
“25% discount on individual accommodations”
Georgia State Parks, checked Nov 2, 2026. Georgia Department of Veterans Service, checked Nov 2, 2026.
Entrance/day-use only, not camping
Annual ParkPass military/veteran discount
25% off an annual ParkPass; parking/day-use only.
- Who qualifies
- Active military members and veterans.
- Residency
- Not listed
- Applies to
- Not listed
- Exclusions
- Not listed
- Proof needed
- Not listed
- How to get it
- Purchase the discounted pass in person.
“25% for active military and veterans”
Georgia State Parks, checked Nov 2, 2026.
Florida
Disability discount, not a veteran-specific camping rate.
Resident disability camping discount (not veteran-specific)
- Who qualifies
- Florida residents with qualifying disability documentation; this is not a veteran-only rate.
- Residency
- Florida residents.
- Camping discount
- 50% off the base camping fee.
- Applies to
- Family/full-facility campsites occupied by the qualifying person for the entire reservation.
- Exclusions
- Cabins, primitive sites, group camps and boat slips; the $7 nightly utility fee is not discounted.
- Seasons / limits
- Not listed
- Proof needed
- Florida residency proof (permanent driver’s license/ID, voter registration or another official residency document) and disability proof. Examples include an SSA disability award, a federal 100%-disability document such as a VA benefits letter, or a Florida DVA disabled-veteran ID.
- How to get it
- Provide eligibility proof at registration; documentation is requested on arrival.
“A 50% discount on the base camping fee”
Florida State Parks, checked Nov 2, 2026.
Entrance/day-use only, not camping
Military/veteran annual entrance pass
25% off an annual entrance pass; no camping discount.
- Who qualifies
- Active duty and honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. armed forces, National Guard or reserve units.
- Residency
- Not listed
- Applies to
- Not listed
- Exclusions
- Camping and other special-use fees.
- Proof needed
- Satisfactory written eligibility documentation.
- How to get it
- Obtain the discounted pass in person at a state park with a staffed ranger station; not online or by mail.
“25% discount on annual entrance passes”
Florida State Parks, checked Nov 2, 2026.
Lifetime Military Entrance Pass
Free lifetime entrance pass; no camping discount.
- Who qualifies
- Honorably discharged U.S. veterans with service-connected disabilities.
- Residency
- Not listed
- Applies to
- Not listed
- Exclusions
- Camping and other special-use fees.
- Proof needed
- Satisfactory written eligibility documentation.
- How to get it
- Obtain the free pass in person at a state park with a staffed ranger station; not online or by mail.
“Free Lifetime Military Entrance Passes”
Florida State Parks, checked Nov 2, 2026.
Federal military passes: entrance/day-use, not camping
Military Annual Pass: current U.S. Armed Forces members and dependents. Military Lifetime Pass: veterans, including Guard/Reserve, and Gold Star Families.
Military passes are free and cover entrance or standard amenity (day-use) fees. They do not cover or discount camping.
NPS, BLM, Reclamation, USFWS, USFS and USACE lands.
Not covered: Camping, tours, special recreation permits, reservation fees, organized-group fees and concession-operated facilities or activities.
Veteran identification: Veterans: DoD ID, VHIC, digital VA Veteran ID Card, or a veteran designation on a state-issued U.S. driver’s license/ID.
Military Annual and Lifetime passes can be obtained free in person at participating federal recreation sites.
Separate Access Pass for permanent disability
The separate Access Pass is a free lifetime pass for a U.S. citizen or resident with a permanent disability. It may also provide discounts for expanded amenities like camping.
“Military Passes do not cover or provide discounts on other fees such as camping”
National Park Service, checked Nov 2, 2026.