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garmp
Explorer II
Jul 22, 2015

100% Disabled Vet Rates

Not sure where to post this, so I'm putting it here.
Just returned from a 10 day jaunt through Ohio, Pennsylvania and into New York, before returning home. Our trek took us through Kentucky as well as Indiana and Illinois. Although we did not camp in all these states. We found that Ohio & Kentucky offer free camping to 100% disabled veterans.
My DW always asks if discounts are available for AARP, Golden Age Passport (Geezer card), Vets, seniors and anything else there might be. To our surprise both Ohio & Kentucky state parks offered free camping to 100% disabled vets. Asked to see your letter of authorization and said have a nice stay. Makes you feel good.
Not a bragging post as "Look what I got", but rather something I thought I should share.
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  • garmp's avatar
    garmp
    Explorer II
    Sep 05, 2015
    Irover wrote:
    I believe it is Military.com who lists the states who offer Veterans benefits on the state level to include campground discounts. Most federal and some states honor Seniors discounts for camping.


    I looked their site over and could not find such a list. Also did a google search and didn't find much worth while. Have I been phrasing it wrong?
  • Irover's avatar
    Irover
    Explorer
    Sep 05, 2015
    Irover wrote:
    I believe it is Military.com who lists the states who offer Veterans benefits on the state level to include campground discounts. Most federal and some states honor Seniors discounts for camping.


    Was told recently by the local Tennessee VA Officer that I would need to go directly to the states campground and apply there!
  • Irover's avatar
    Irover
    Explorer
    Aug 19, 2015
    I believe it is Military.com who lists the states who offer Veterans benefits on the state level to include campground discounts. Most federal and some states honor Seniors discounts for camping.
  • garmp's avatar
    garmp
    Explorer II
    Aug 07, 2015
    I was shocked to receive anything, being out of state. Most states that offer discounts to vets require they be state residents. I would like to build a database of some sort with all this info, but unfortunately our limited travel would take a lifetime to accomplish. Not to mention my database knowledge is...er...should I say, I'm lucky to be able to spell database.
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    garmp
    Explorer II
    Jul 24, 2015
    sdianel: been to a couple of famcamps and they are really nice. A bit to much like RV parks, rather than camping, but still really nice.
  • 3oaks's avatar
    3oaks
    Explorer
    Jul 23, 2015
    It's good to hear that at least some states offer free camping to 100% disabled veterans.

    I think all federal facilities, be it parks, campgrounds, etc. should all be FREE to 100% disabled VETERANS and at least half price to all other VETERANS.
  • sdianel_-acct_c's avatar
    sdianel_-acct_c
    Explorer
    Jul 23, 2015
    Thanks for the info! We should create a list of all the states that offer that. Florida provides 50% discount only for Florida citizens over 65 or who are disabled.
    Also 100% disabled veterans are eligible to camp at military famcamps. www.militarycampgrounds.us Thank you for your service!
  • YC_1's avatar
    YC_1
    Nomad
    Jul 22, 2015
    Welcome home brothers. I have become disabled in the last few years but not due to my military service. I am glad they are offering our brothers and sisters this.
  • midnightsadie's avatar
    midnightsadie
    Explorer II
    Jul 22, 2015
    I,M from the Vietnam age , and came home ok, thanks for your service, and glad our state see,s it that way to.

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