State Park Pass
Connecticut State Park
Annual Pass 2026
Complete guide to Connecticut's state park annual pass — fees, inclusions, senior and disabled discounts, breakeven visit calculations, and most visited parks. Connecticut offers a Season Pass providing day-use parking access to all state parks and forests. With 110+ parks in a small state, the pass is excellent value for residents who visit parks near the shoreline, Litchfield Hills, and Connecticut River valley.
$72 Annual Pass
Disabled Pass: FREE
Pays off in 5 visits
2026 Pass Quick Facts
— Connecticut State Parks Season Pass
Verified 2026
Annual Pass
$72
Connecticut State Parks Season Pass
Senior Rate
$38
47% off regular price
Disabled Pass
FREE
Free for qualifying disabled persons
Breakeven
5
visits to pay for itself
Value Calculator
Is the Connecticut Pass Worth It?
Breakeven Point
5
visits
At an average day-use fee of $15 per visit,
the $72 Connecticut State Parks Season Pass pays for itself after just 5 visits.
If you visit Connecticut state parks more than 5 times per year, you save money every single time.
Avg Day-Use Fee
$15
per visit (saved)
10 Visits/Year
+$78
saved
20 Visits/Year
+$228
saved vs. daily fees
Pass Inclusions
What Does the Connecticut Pass Cover?
The following activities and facilities are covered (or not covered) by the Connecticut State Parks Season Pass.
Hiking
Included
Swimming
Included
Camping
Extra Fee
Boat Launch
Not Included
Fee Schedule
Connecticut State Park Pass Pricing
| Pass Type | Annual Fee | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut State Parks Season Pass | $72.00 | Base rate |
| Senior Pass 62+ or 65+ | $38.00 | 47% off |
| Disabled Pass Qualifying disability | FREE | 100% off |
Park System Facts
Connecticut State Park System
110
State Parks
230,000
Total Acres
Top Destinations
Most Visited Connecticut State Parks
These parks see the highest visitation and where the annual pass pays off fastest:
1
Hammonasset Beach State Park
2
Sleeping Giant State Park
3
Chatfield Hollow State Park
4
Gillette Castle State Park
5
Dinosaur State Park
Important Notes
Connecticut Pass Details
Connecticut beach parks charge $15-$22/vehicle on peak summer weekends without a pass — one of the highest day-use fees in the Northeast. Senior rate (65+) applies. Disabled veterans and persons with disabilities receive free access. Camping is separate.
Source: Connecticut DEEP State Parks and Forests (portal.ct.gov).
Pass fees and inclusions verified 2026. Always confirm current pricing directly with the agency before purchasing.