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steveha
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Jul 06, 2016

Disabled Vets

http://stateparks.utah.gov/resources/veterans-honor-pass/

As of 1 Jul 2016, Utah State Parks are allowing veterans with 50% or more VA disability rating free access to all state parks. Take your VA letter to the park entrance for the annual pass. I would call the specific park to verify that they do have the forms in stock prior to your visit. This is a new program so the process may have a few hiccups.

Must be a resident of Utah though
  • Most Michigan parks also require an entrance/admission pass. Here's the breakdown:

    $11 - Michigan registered vehicles
    $5 - Michigan registered motorcycles
    $31 - Non-Michigan annual pass
    $9 - Non-Michigan daily pass
    But 100% disabled vets, with papers, can get a year pass free. So I'm told. Planning a trip there, but haven't experienced it yet.

    One Ohio SP said 100% camps free, another said no. Same for Kentucky.

    If you know of a site or spreadsheet available that list all states offering discounts for vets, please post it.
  • National Access passes are also available for all disabled persons, not just vets. The window placard is not enough proof, you have to have something with your name on it like the letter and paperwork you used to get the placard.
  • If you go to the us forest service office with your disability decision they will issue you a free lifetime access pass. You will get half price camping at national parks including COE and usually free day use.

    Also it does not require a 50 percent rating.

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