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National Parks, Federal Lands and State Parks

This Vols4Vets.com page keeps current links, phone numbers and source notes for the book chapter.

Official-source caution: Vols4Vets.com is a routing companion to the book. Official agencies, crisis lines, providers and program pages control action, eligibility, deadlines, phone numbers and forms.

Who this helps

Veteran, active duty, retiree, Gold Star family, traveler.

Best first step

Start with the current NPS military pass page, then check state park rules on official state pages.

What to gather

Status proof, destination, dates and state residency if using state benefits.

Safety notes

Do not assume a park discount works at both the entrance gate and the campground desk without checking.
Do not assume military, veteran, retiree, spouse and dependent all qualify the same way.
Do not travel without your proof of service or ID. Many parks require it on-site, not just at booking.

Resource cards for this chapter

National Parks Military Passes

Read NPS current page before visiting

Phone: No phone listed

Official website: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/veterans-and-gold-star-families-free-access.htm

What to gather: Status proof required by current NPS rules

Source type: Official federal lands pass source

Date checked: 2026-07-05

Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.

State Veteran Agency

Start with the official state veteran agency

Phone: No phone listed

Official website: Official state website varies

What to gather: DD214, residence, disability rating if relevant and benefit question

Source type: Official state source

Date checked: 2026-07-05

Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.

Website update page purpose

Use this page to check current official links, phone numbers and source notes that can change after the printed book.

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Last source package check: 2026-07-06. This page does not provide legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.