State Park Pass
Indiana State Park
Annual Pass 2026
Complete guide to Indiana's state park annual pass — fees, inclusions, senior and disabled discounts, breakeven visit calculations, and most visited parks. Indiana's Annual Entrance Permit covers vehicle admission to all 24 state parks and reservoirs. Parks offer diverse landscapes from Lake Michigan dunes to Brown County hills. The permit is among the most affordable in the Midwest.
$50 Annual Pass
Disabled Pass: FREE
Pays off in 8 visits
2026 Pass Quick Facts
— Indiana State Parks Annual Entrance Permit
Verified 2026
Annual Pass
$50
Indiana State Parks Annual Entrance Permit
Senior Rate
$25
50% off regular price
Disabled Pass
FREE
Free for qualifying disabled persons
Breakeven
8
visits to pay for itself
Value Calculator
Is the Indiana Pass Worth It?
Breakeven Point
8
visits
At an average day-use fee of $7 per visit,
the $50 Indiana State Parks Annual Entrance Permit pays for itself after just 8 visits.
If you visit Indiana state parks more than 8 times per year, you save money every single time.
Avg Day-Use Fee
$7
per visit (saved)
10 Visits/Year
+$20
saved
20 Visits/Year
+$90
saved vs. daily fees
Pass Inclusions
What Does the Indiana Pass Cover?
The following activities and facilities are covered (or not covered) by the Indiana State Parks Annual Entrance Permit.
Hiking
Included
Swimming
Included
Camping
Extra Fee
Boat Launch
Not Included
Fee Schedule
Indiana State Park Pass Pricing
| Pass Type | Annual Fee | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana State Parks Annual Entrance Permit | $50.00 | Base rate |
| Senior Pass 62+ or 65+ | $25.00 | 50% off |
| Disabled Pass Qualifying disability | FREE | 100% off |
Park System Facts
Indiana State Park System
24
State Parks
160,000
Total Acres
Top Destinations
Most Visited Indiana State Parks
These parks see the highest visitation and where the annual pass pays off fastest:
1
Indiana Dunes State Park
2
Brown County State Park
3
Turkey Run State Park
4
Clifty Falls State Park
5
McCormick's Creek State Park
Important Notes
Indiana Pass Details
Senior pass (65+) is 50% off. Persons with disabilities receive a free annual permit. Camping and cabin fees are separate. Indiana Dunes State Park is adjacent to the Indiana Dunes National Park — annual pass covers state portion only.
Source: Indiana Department of Natural Resources – State Parks (www.in.gov).
Pass fees and inclusions verified 2026. Always confirm current pricing directly with the agency before purchasing.