State Park Pass
Delaware State Park
Annual Pass 2026
Complete guide to Delaware's state park annual pass — fees, inclusions, senior and disabled discounts, breakeven visit calculations, and most visited parks. Delaware's Annual Day Use Pass covers all 17 state parks. Despite being the second-smallest state, Delaware's parks include Atlantic Ocean beaches, bay shoreline, forests, and historic sites. Passes are a great value given Delaware's $4-$10 daily parking fees.
$40 Annual Pass
Disabled Pass: FREE
Pays off in 8 visits
2026 Pass Quick Facts
— Delaware State Parks Annual Day Use Pass
Verified 2026
Annual Pass
$40
Delaware State Parks Annual Day Use Pass
Senior Rate
$20
50% off regular price
Disabled Pass
FREE
Free for qualifying disabled persons
Breakeven
8
visits to pay for itself
Value Calculator
Is the Delaware Pass Worth It?
Breakeven Point
8
visits
At an average day-use fee of $5 per visit,
the $40 Delaware State Parks Annual Day Use Pass pays for itself after just 8 visits.
If you visit Delaware state parks more than 8 times per year, you save money every single time.
Avg Day-Use Fee
$5
per visit (saved)
10 Visits/Year
+$10
saved
20 Visits/Year
+$60
saved vs. daily fees
Pass Inclusions
What Does the Delaware Pass Cover?
The following activities and facilities are covered (or not covered) by the Delaware State Parks Annual Day Use Pass.
Hiking
Included
Swimming
Included
Camping
Extra Fee
Boat Launch
Not Included
Fee Schedule
Delaware State Park Pass Pricing
| Pass Type | Annual Fee | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware State Parks Annual Day Use Pass | $40.00 | Base rate |
| Senior Pass 62+ or 65+ | $20.00 | 50% off |
| Disabled Pass Qualifying disability | FREE | 100% off |
Park System Facts
Delaware State Park System
17
State Parks
23,000
Total Acres
Top Destinations
Most Visited Delaware State Parks
These parks see the highest visitation and where the annual pass pays off fastest:
1
Cape Henlopen State Park
2
Delaware Seashore State Park
3
Trap Pond State Park
4
White Clay Creek State Park
5
Lums Pond State Park
Important Notes
Delaware Pass Details
Senior pass (62+) at 50% discount. Delaware residents with disabilities and disabled veterans receive free annual passes. Cape Henlopen and Delaware Seashore are the most popular beach parks in the Mid-Atlantic region for Delaware residents.
Source: Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation (www.destateparks.com).
Pass fees and inclusions verified 2026. Always confirm current pricing directly with the agency before purchasing.