What is the Golden Bear Pass?
What is the Golden Bear Pass? This free pass provides free vehicle day-use access at over 200 California State Parks-operated units and is valid for the year in which it was issued. Supplemental Security Income recipients. Those age 62 and over whose income falls under a certain threshold.
Are California state parks free?
At most parks, Day Use Fees are charged for vehicle day use only. There is no charge to walk or bike into these parks. Most historical parks and museums charge a Day Use Fee per person.