State Park Pass
Massachusetts State Park
Annual Pass 2026
Complete guide to Massachusetts's state park annual pass — fees, inclusions, senior and disabled discounts, breakeven visit calculations, and most visited parks. Massachusetts's Annual Pass provides access to 100+ state parks. Parks include Cape Cod beaches, Mount Greylock, Walden Pond, and suburban open space. The pass is particularly valuable for beach parks where daily parking fees can reach $25 on summer weekends.
$60 Annual Pass
Disabled Pass: FREE
Pays off in 8 visits
2026 Pass Quick Facts
— Massachusetts State Parks Annual Pass
Verified 2026
Annual Pass
$60
Massachusetts State Parks Annual 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 Massachusetts Pass Worth It?
Breakeven Point
8
visits
At an average day-use fee of $8 per visit,
the $60 Massachusetts State Parks Annual Pass pays for itself after just 8 visits.
If you visit Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts Pass Cover?
The following activities and facilities are covered (or not covered) by the Massachusetts State Parks Annual Pass.
Hiking
Included
Swimming
Included
Camping
Extra Fee
Boat Launch
Not Included
Fee Schedule
Massachusetts State Park Pass Pricing
| Pass Type | Annual Fee | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts State Parks Annual Pass | $60.00 | Base rate |
| Senior Pass 62+ or 65+ | $30.00 | 50% off |
| Disabled Pass Qualifying disability | FREE | 100% off |
Park System Facts
Massachusetts State Park System
100
State Parks
450,000
Total Acres
Top Destinations
Most Visited Massachusetts State Parks
These parks see the highest visitation and where the annual pass pays off fastest:
1
Walden Pond State Reservation
2
Myles Standish State Forest
3
Nickerson State Park
4
Mt. Greylock State Reservation
5
Salisbury Beach State Reservation
Important Notes
Massachusetts Pass Details
Senior pass (65+) at 50% off. Disabled persons and disabled veterans receive a free pass. Some state reservations charge additional fees beyond parking. Beach parks on Cape Cod and the South Shore are the most popular summer destinations.
Source: Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (www.mass.gov).
Pass fees and inclusions verified 2026. Always confirm current pricing directly with the agency before purchasing.