FREE California State Parks Entry — Check Out a Parks Pass from Your Library
By Steve Levine ·
- Brand: California State Parks / State Library
- Value: Free day-use at 200+ parks ($10+/visit)
- Cost: Check the current offer terms
Californians can borrow free state park entry like a library book: every CA public library lends the California State Library Parks Pass, good for free vehicle day-use at more than 200 participating state parks — beaches, redwoods, deserts, historic parks. Check it out with any free library card, visit as many parks as you want during the loan period, and return it like any other loan. Day-use fees normally run $10 or more per vehicle.