State Park Pass
Kansas State Park
Annual Pass 2026
Complete guide to Kansas's state park annual pass — fees, inclusions, senior and disabled discounts, breakeven visit calculations, and most visited parks. Kansas's State Parks Annual Permit covers vehicle entry to all 28 state parks. Parks feature Flint Hills tallgrass prairie, Chautauqua Hills, Cedar Bluff Reservoir, and the Cimarron National Grassland. The permit is excellent value for outdoor recreation in the Sunflower State.
$25 Annual Pass
Disabled Pass: FREE
Pays off in 5 visits
2026 Pass Quick Facts
— Kansas State Parks Annual Permit
Verified 2026
Annual Pass
$25
Kansas State Parks Annual Permit
Senior Rate
$25
0% off regular price
Disabled Pass
FREE
Free for qualifying disabled persons
Breakeven
5
visits to pay for itself
Value Calculator
Is the Kansas Pass Worth It?
Breakeven Point
5
visits
At an average day-use fee of $5 per visit,
the $25 Kansas State Parks Annual Permit pays for itself after just 5 visits.
If you visit Kansas state parks more than 5 times per year, you save money every single time.
Avg Day-Use Fee
$5
per visit (saved)
10 Visits/Year
+$25
saved
20 Visits/Year
+$75
saved vs. daily fees
Pass Inclusions
What Does the Kansas Pass Cover?
The following activities and facilities are covered (or not covered) by the Kansas State Parks Annual Permit.
Hiking
Included
Swimming
Included
Camping
Extra Fee
Boat Launch
Included
Fee Schedule
Kansas State Park Pass Pricing
| Pass Type | Annual Fee | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas State Parks Annual Permit | $25.00 | Base rate |
| Senior Pass 62+ or 65+ | $25.00 | 0% off |
| Disabled Pass Qualifying disability | FREE | 100% off |
Park System Facts
Kansas State Park System
28
State Parks
28,000
Total Acres
Top Destinations
Most Visited Kansas State Parks
These parks see the highest visitation and where the annual pass pays off fastest:
1
Kanopolis State Park
2
Cheney State Park
3
Milford State Park
4
Tuttle Creek State Park
5
El Dorado State Park
Important Notes
Kansas Pass Details
Kansas annual permit at $25 is one of the most affordable in the country. Disabled veterans receive a free permit. Boating and fishing are major activities at Kansas reservoir state parks. El Dorado State Park is one of the largest state parks in Kansas with excellent bass fishing.
Source: Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (ksoutdoors.com).
Pass fees and inclusions verified 2026. Always confirm current pricing directly with the agency before purchasing.