State Park Pass
New Hampshire State Park
Annual Pass 2026
Complete guide to New Hampshire's state park annual pass — fees, inclusions, senior and disabled discounts, breakeven visit calculations, and most visited parks. New Hampshire's Annual Parking Pass provides unlimited parking at 93 state parks. Parks include White Mountain state lands, the seacoast, Lakes Region, and Merrimack Valley areas. The pass is excellent value given NH's $5-$15 daily parking fees.
$40 Annual Pass
Disabled Pass: FREE
Pays off in 8 visits
2026 Pass Quick Facts
— New Hampshire State Parks Annual Parking Pass
Verified 2026
Annual Pass
$40
New Hampshire State Parks Annual Parking Pass
Senior Rate
$20
50% off regular price
Disabled Pass
FREE
Free for qualifying disabled persons
Breakeven
8
visits to pay for itself
Value Calculator
Is the New Hampshire Pass Worth It?
Breakeven Point
8
visits
At an average day-use fee of $5 per visit,
the $40 New Hampshire State Parks Annual Parking Pass pays for itself after just 8 visits.
If you visit New Hampshire state parks more than 8 times per year, you save money every single time.
Avg Day-Use Fee
$5
per visit (saved)
10 Visits/Year
+$10
saved
20 Visits/Year
+$60
saved vs. daily fees
Pass Inclusions
What Does the New Hampshire Pass Cover?
The following activities and facilities are covered (or not covered) by the New Hampshire State Parks Annual Parking Pass.
Hiking
Included
Swimming
Included
Camping
Extra Fee
Boat Launch
Not Included
Fee Schedule
New Hampshire State Park Pass Pricing
| Pass Type | Annual Fee | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire State Parks Annual Parking Pass | $40.00 | Base rate |
| Senior Pass 62+ or 65+ | $20.00 | 50% off |
| Disabled Pass Qualifying disability | FREE | 100% off |
Park System Facts
New Hampshire State Park System
93
State Parks
220,000
Total Acres
Top Destinations
Most Visited New Hampshire State Parks
These parks see the highest visitation and where the annual pass pays off fastest:
1
Franconia Notch State Park
2
Hampton Beach State Park
3
Echo Lake State Park
4
Pawtuckaway State Park
5
Mount Sunapee State Park
Important Notes
New Hampshire Pass Details
Senior pass (65+) is 50% off. NH residents with disabilities receive a free annual pass. Hampton Beach is one of the most visited beaches in New England. Franconia Notch (Flume Gorge, aerial tramway) charges additional fees not covered by the parking pass.
Source: New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation (www.nhstateparks.org).
Pass fees and inclusions verified 2026. Always confirm current pricing directly with the agency before purchasing.