State Park Pass
Maryland State Park
Annual Pass 2026
Complete guide to Maryland's state park annual pass - fees, inclusions, senior and disabled discounts, breakeven visit calculations, and most visited parks. Maryland's Annual State Park Pass provides unlimited day-use access to 70+ state parks. Parks span from Assateague Island's wild ponies to Appalachian Ridge forests, Chesapeake Bay shoreline, and Deep Creek Lake. The pass provides outstanding value in a park-dense state.
$75 Annual Pass
Disabled Pass: FREE
Pays off in 15 visits
2026 Pass Quick Facts
- Maryland State Parks Annual Pass
Verified 2026
Annual Pass
$75
Maryland State Parks Annual Pass
Senior Rate
$37
51% off regular price
Disabled Pass
FREE
Free for qualifying disabled persons
Breakeven
15
visits to pay for itself
Value Calculator
Is the Maryland Pass Worth It?
Breakeven Point
15
visits
At an average day-use fee of $5 per visit,
the $75 Maryland State Parks Annual Pass pays for itself after just 15 visits.
If you visit Maryland state parks more than 15 times per year, you save money every single time.
Avg Day-Use Fee
$5
per visit (saved)
10 Visits/Year
-$25
not yet breakeven
20 Visits/Year
+$25
saved vs. daily fees
Pass Inclusions
What Does the Maryland Pass Cover?
The following activities and facilities are covered (or not covered) by the Maryland State Parks Annual Pass.
Hiking
Included
Swimming
Included
Camping
Extra Fee
Boat Launch
Not Included
Fee Schedule
Maryland State Park Pass Pricing
| Pass Type | Annual Fee | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland State Parks Annual Pass | $75.00 | Base rate |
| Senior Pass 62+ or 65+ | $37.00 | 51% off |
| Disabled Pass Qualifying disability | FREE | 100% off |
Park System Facts
Maryland State Park System
70
State Parks
320,000
Total Acres
Top Destinations
Most Visited Maryland State Parks
These parks see the highest visitation and where the annual pass pays off fastest:
1
Assateague State Park
2
Sandy Point State Park
3
Seneca Creek State Park
4
Patapsco Valley State Park
5
Cunningham Falls State Park
Important Notes
Maryland Pass Details
Senior pass (62+) is approximately 50% off. Disabled Maryland residents receive a free annual pass. Assateague State Park charges an additional entrance fee (national seashore entrance). Camping, boat launches, and cabin rentals are separate.
Source: Maryland Department of Natural Resources – State Parks (dnr.maryland.gov).
Pass fees and inclusions verified 2026. Always confirm current pricing directly with the agency before purchasing.