State Park Pass
Maine State Park
Annual Pass 2026
Complete guide to Maine's state park annual pass - fees, inclusions, senior and disabled discounts, breakeven visit calculations, and most visited parks. Maine's Annual Vehicle Pass provides unlimited day-use entry to all 48 state parks and historic sites. Parks offer Atlantic Ocean coastline, Acadia National Park access, western mountains, and hundreds of inland lakes and rivers. The pass is great value for summer-season visitors.
$60 Annual Pass
Disabled Pass: FREE
Pays off in 8 visits
2026 Pass Quick Facts
- Maine State Parks Annual Vehicle Pass
Verified 2026
Annual Pass
$60
Maine State Parks Annual Vehicle Pass
Senior Rate
$30
50% off regular price
Disabled Pass
FREE
Free for qualifying disabled persons
Breakeven
8
visits to pay for itself
Value Calculator
Is the Maine Pass Worth It?
Breakeven Point
8
visits
At an average day-use fee of $8 per visit,
the $60 Maine State Parks Annual Vehicle Pass pays for itself after just 8 visits.
If you visit Maine state parks more than 8 times per year, you save money every single time.
Avg Day-Use Fee
$8
per visit (saved)
10 Visits/Year
+$20
saved
20 Visits/Year
+$100
saved vs. daily fees
Pass Inclusions
What Does the Maine Pass Cover?
The following activities and facilities are covered (or not covered) by the Maine State Parks Annual Vehicle Pass.
Hiking
Included
Swimming
Included
Camping
Extra Fee
Boat Launch
Not Included
Fee Schedule
Maine State Park Pass Pricing
| Pass Type | Annual Fee | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Maine State Parks Annual Vehicle Pass | $60.00 | Base rate |
| Senior Pass 62+ or 65+ | $30.00 | 50% off |
| Disabled Pass Qualifying disability | FREE | 100% off |
Park System Facts
Maine State Park System
48
State Parks
85,000
Total Acres
Top Destinations
Most Visited Maine State Parks
These parks see the highest visitation and where the annual pass pays off fastest:
1
Baxter State Park (Mt. Katahdin)
2
Cobscook Bay State Park
3
Sebago Lake State Park
4
Peaks-Kenny State Park
5
Grafton Notch State Park
Important Notes
Maine Pass Details
Baxter State Park has its own separate permit system and is NOT included in the general annual pass. Senior rate (65+) is 50% off. Maine residents with disabilities receive a free annual pass. Camping requires separate reservations at $25-$35/night.
Source: Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands (www.maine.gov).
Pass fees and inclusions verified 2026. Always confirm current pricing directly with the agency before purchasing.