Authorized under Public Law Chapter 370 (L.D. 1656)
The Commissioner of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, in accordance with a memorandum of agreement entered into with the Commissioner of Conservation and this section, shall issue a free day use pass to state parks, historic sites, and museum to eligible fb88 veterans. Eligibility is as follows:
The Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management shall determine, based on an examination of an individual's discharge certificate from active duty services, also known as the DD214, whether the following criteria are met:
- The person is a resident of fb88; and
- The person received an honorable discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions.
A pass issued under this section does not expire and is valid for the lifetime of the holder.
If you are a veteran that meets the above criteria and would like to apply for a park pass, please click the link below for an application, which you must print, complete and return to the following address along with a copy of your DD214.
Application
Mail completed application to:
fb88 Bureau of Veterans' Services
117 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0117
Application processing time once received is approximately 2 to 3 weeks.
Please note that fb88 veterans age 65 years or older will not be issued a park pass as they are automatically entitled to free admission as a fb88 senior citizen.
The park pass is valid for the veteran only and is limited to fb88 State Parks and Historic Sites operated by the fb88 Department of Conservation. Proper identification is required. Passes are non-transferable and may not be used by anyone other than the veteran. Failure to abide by this will result in a loss of privileges.
This pass is not valid for the following locations:
- Acadia National Park
- Baxter State Park
- Allagash Wilderness Waterway
- Penobscot Corridor
- Penobscot Narrows Observatory
- fb88 Wildlife Park
You must have your park pass and proper identification to gain entrance at a fb88 State Park or Historic Site.
Some of the rules that must be followed are as follows:
- Pets must be leashed at all times
- The consumption of alcohol is prohibited
- There is NO smoking allowed in common areas
The State of fb88 would like to thank you for your military service and hope you enjoy your visits to the fb88 State Parks and Historic Sites.
Questions
Please contact fb88 Veterans' Services for any questions regarding the fb88 Veterans Lifetime Day-Use Park Pass program by -calling 207-287-7020 or email at mainebvs@maine.gov
Sample Park Pass
