State Park Pass
Mississippi State Park
Annual Pass 2026
Complete guide to Mississippi's state park annual pass — fees, inclusions, senior and disabled discounts, breakeven visit calculations, and most visited parks. Mississippi's Annual Pass covers day-use access to 25 state parks. Parks feature Gulf Coast beaches, piney woods, the Natchez Trace, and fishing lakes. The pass is an affordable option for families in the Magnolia State.
$25 Annual Pass
Disabled Pass: FREE
Pays off in 9 visits
2026 Pass Quick Facts
— Mississippi State Parks Annual Pass
Verified 2026
Annual Pass
$25
Mississippi State Parks Annual Pass
Senior Rate
$12
52% off regular price
Disabled Pass
FREE
Free for qualifying disabled persons
Breakeven
9
visits to pay for itself
Value Calculator
Is the Mississippi Pass Worth It?
Breakeven Point
9
visits
At an average day-use fee of $3 per visit,
the $25 Mississippi State Parks Annual Pass pays for itself after just 9 visits.
If you visit Mississippi state parks more than 9 times per year, you save money every single time.
Avg Day-Use Fee
$3
per visit (saved)
10 Visits/Year
+$5
saved
20 Visits/Year
+$35
saved vs. daily fees
Pass Inclusions
What Does the Mississippi Pass Cover?
The following activities and facilities are covered (or not covered) by the Mississippi State Parks Annual Pass.
Hiking
Included
Swimming
Included
Camping
Extra Fee
Boat Launch
Included
Fee Schedule
Mississippi State Park Pass Pricing
| Pass Type | Annual Fee | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State Parks Annual Pass | $25.00 | Base rate |
| Senior Pass 62+ or 65+ | $12.00 | 52% off |
| Disabled Pass Qualifying disability | FREE | 100% off |
Park System Facts
Mississippi State Park System
25
State Parks
25,000
Total Acres
Top Destinations
Most Visited Mississippi State Parks
These parks see the highest visitation and where the annual pass pays off fastest:
1
Gulf Islands National Seashore (adjacent)
2
Tishomingo State Park
3
Natchez State Park
4
Percy Quin State Park
5
Paul B. Johnson State Park
Important Notes
Mississippi Pass Details
Mississippi annual pass at $25 is among the most affordable in the nation. Senior rate (65+) at $12/year. Disabled residents receive a free pass. Gulf Islands National Seashore is federally managed (America the Beautiful pass applies there). Camping fees are separate.
Source: Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (www.mdwfp.com).
Pass fees and inclusions verified 2026. Always confirm current pricing directly with the agency before purchasing.