State Park Pass
Nebraska State Park
Annual Pass 2026
Complete guide to Nebraska's state park annual pass — fees, inclusions, senior and disabled discounts, breakeven visit calculations, and most visited parks. Nebraska's Annual Permit covers day-use vehicle entry to 75+ state parks and recreation areas. Parks feature the Sandhills, Niobrara River corridor, Chimney Rock historic sites, and fishing reservoirs. The permit is affordable and covers virtually all state-managed lands.
$35 Annual Pass
Disabled Pass: FREE
Pays off in 6 visits
2026 Pass Quick Facts
— Nebraska State Parks Annual Permit
Verified 2026
Annual Pass
$35
Nebraska State Parks Annual Permit
Senior Rate
$18
49% off regular price
Disabled Pass
FREE
Free for qualifying disabled persons
Breakeven
6
visits to pay for itself
Value Calculator
Is the Nebraska Pass Worth It?
Breakeven Point
6
visits
At an average day-use fee of $6 per visit,
the $35 Nebraska State Parks Annual Permit pays for itself after just 6 visits.
If you visit Nebraska state parks more than 6 times per year, you save money every single time.
Avg Day-Use Fee
$6
per visit (saved)
10 Visits/Year
+$25
saved
20 Visits/Year
+$85
saved vs. daily fees
Pass Inclusions
What Does the Nebraska Pass Cover?
The following activities and facilities are covered (or not covered) by the Nebraska State Parks Annual Permit.
Hiking
Included
Swimming
Included
Camping
Extra Fee
Boat Launch
Included
Fee Schedule
Nebraska State Park Pass Pricing
| Pass Type | Annual Fee | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska State Parks Annual Permit | $35.00 | Base rate |
| Senior Pass 62+ or 65+ | $18.00 | 49% off |
| Disabled Pass Qualifying disability | FREE | 100% off |
Park System Facts
Nebraska State Park System
75
State Parks
140,000
Total Acres
Top Destinations
Most Visited Nebraska State Parks
These parks see the highest visitation and where the annual pass pays off fastest:
1
Niobrara State Park
2
Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area
3
Chadron State Park
4
Fort Kearny State Historical Park
5
Indian Cave State Park
Important Notes
Nebraska Pass Details
Senior pass (62+) is approximately 50% off. Disabled Nebraska residents receive a free annual permit. Lake McConaughy is Nebraska's largest reservoir and most-visited recreation area. Camping fees range from $10-$25/night.
Source: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (outdoornebraska.gov).
Pass fees and inclusions verified 2026. Always confirm current pricing directly with the agency before purchasing.