State Park Pass
Montana State Park
Annual Pass 2026
Complete guide to Montana's state park annual pass — fees, inclusions, senior and disabled discounts, breakeven visit calculations, and most visited parks. Montana's Annual State Parks Pass covers day-use access to 55 state parks. Parks range from access points to Glacier National Park to Lewis and Clark historic sites along the Missouri River. The pass is excellent value given Montana's high day-use fees at popular parks.
$50 Annual Pass
Disabled Pass: FREE
Pays off in 9 visits
2026 Pass Quick Facts
— Montana State Parks Annual Pass
Verified 2026
Annual Pass
$50
Montana State Parks Annual Pass
Senior Rate
$25
50% off regular price
Disabled Pass
FREE
Free for qualifying disabled persons
Breakeven
9
visits to pay for itself
Value Calculator
Is the Montana Pass Worth It?
Breakeven Point
9
visits
At an average day-use fee of $6 per visit,
the $50 Montana State Parks Annual Pass pays for itself after just 9 visits.
If you visit Montana state parks more than 9 times per year, you save money every single time.
Avg Day-Use Fee
$6
per visit (saved)
10 Visits/Year
+$10
saved
20 Visits/Year
+$70
saved vs. daily fees
Pass Inclusions
What Does the Montana Pass Cover?
The following activities and facilities are covered (or not covered) by the Montana State Parks Annual Pass.
Hiking
Included
Swimming
Included
Camping
Extra Fee
Boat Launch
Included
Fee Schedule
Montana State Park Pass Pricing
| Pass Type | Annual Fee | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Montana State Parks Annual Pass | $50.00 | Base rate |
| Senior Pass 62+ or 65+ | $25.00 | 50% off |
| Disabled Pass Qualifying disability | FREE | 100% off |
Park System Facts
Montana State Park System
55
State Parks
55,000
Total Acres
Top Destinations
Most Visited Montana State Parks
These parks see the highest visitation and where the annual pass pays off fastest:
1
Makoshika State Park
2
Flathead Lake State Park
3
Whitefish Lake State Park
4
Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
5
Tongue River Reservoir State Park
Important Notes
Montana Pass Details
Senior pass (62+) is 50% off. Montana residents with disabilities receive a free pass. Camping fees are separate. Montana state parks provide access to some of the nation's best fishing waters. Flathead Lake State Park units offer exceptional boat access to the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi.
Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (fwp.mt.gov).
Pass fees and inclusions verified 2026. Always confirm current pricing directly with the agency before purchasing.