Park Passes
Connecticut residents are no longer required to pay a parking fee at CT State Parks and Forest recreation areas. Therefore, we no longer sell Season Park passes for CT registered vehicles. More Information
Non-Resident Season Pass for State Parks
For the frequent park visitor from out-of-state, Connecticut offers a special season pass at a low fee. The pass allows unlimited non-resident vehicle access with the window sticker to any state park or recreation area that has a parking fee for no extra charge.
Non-Resident Season Passes are:
- Valid for one non-resident vehicle per pass;
- Valid for the entire calendar year of issue;
- Non-transferable to any other vehicle.
Non-Resident Season Passes are not valid:
- For admission to Dinosaur or Fort Trumbull State Park Exhibit Centers or tours of Gillette Castle, camping or special events with charges;
- If an area is closed to the public for any reason;
- For camping;
- For commercial use or on a commercial vehicle;
- Unless adhered to the windshield (motorcycle operators may hand hold the pass) of an out-of-state registered vehicle.
Season Passes cost $112 for Out-of State residents. They can be purchased in person in the Licensing Division, by mail or at the DEEP Online Store.
Passes are also available for purchase at State Park and Forest Recreation Area entrance stations during hours when parking fees are in effect. Visitors may show identification, buy a pass and use it immediately to enter the facility. Out of courtesy to the many visitors arriving simultaneously at larger parks during busy times such as weekend mornings, pass sales may be temporarily suspended.
Non-Resident Season Passes for State Parks may also be obtained in person at:
| DEEP Licensing Division 79 Elm Street, Hartford Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (860) 424-3105 |
DEEP Eastern District Headquarters 209 Hebron Road, Marlborough Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (860) 295-9523 |
| DEEP Western District Headquarters 230 Plymouth Road, Harwinton Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (860) 485-0226 |
DEEP Marine Headquarters 333 Ferry Road, Old Lyme Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (860) 434-6148 |
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Sherwood Island State Park
Summer Months Only at Ticket Booth
Exit 18 off I-95, Westport Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m.- Sunset (203) 226-6983 |
To purchase a Non-Resident Season Pass by mail, send a check or money order payable to "Treasurer, State of Connecticut for the appropriate amount - $114.50 for a Non-Resident pass (includes all applicable shipping and handling charges) to:
DEEP Licensing Division
79 Elm Street
Hartford, CT 06106-5127
Hartford, CT 06106-5127
Your pass will be sent via first class mail to the address provided in your request.
A lost season pass will not be replaced, so please handle carefully. Park passes, once received, should immediately be adhered to a vehicle windshield.
If a windshield needs replacement or a stickered vehicle is sold during the recreation season, a replacement pass can be obtained upon presentation of the original pass or a recognizable portion thereof.
Charter Oak Pass (Life Use)
The Charter Oak Pass provides access to several State Parks and is available free to Connecticut residents, 65 years of age or older.
The pass is accepted for the Charter Oak pass holder when visiting Gillette Castle, Dinosaur or Fort Trumbull State Parks. All other visitors, however, will be required to pay the appropriate fee.
Please note that each pass is issued to a specific person and can only be used when presented by that individual. The passes are non-transferable. They are not valid for camping or special events having separate admission charges and may not be used for commercial purposes.
A Charter Oak Pass may be obtained in person at the following locations: (Proof of age and residency required):
| WESTERN CONNECTICUT | EASTERN CONNECTICUT |
| DEEP State Parks Division 79 Elm Street, Hartford Monday - Friday / 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (860) 424-3200 |
DEEP Eastern District H.Q. 209 Hebron Road, Marlborough Monday - Friday / 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (860) 295-9523 |
| DEEP Western District H.Q. 230 Plymouth Road, Harwinton Monday - Friday / 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (860) 485-0226 |
DEEP Marine Headquarters 333 Ferry Road, Old Lyme Monday - Friday / 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (860) 434-6148 |
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Dinosaur State Park
West Street, Rocky Hill 9:00 am - 4:30 pm/ Tuesday - Sunday
(860) 529-5816 |
Fort Griswold Battlefield St. Park Park Avenue, Groton (Memorial Day through Labor Day) Wednesday-Sunday / 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (860) 445-1729 |
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Sherwood Island State Park
Summer Months Only at Ticket Booth
Exit 18 off I-95, Westport
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - Sunset
(203) 226-6983 |
Harkness Memorial State Park |
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Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post Road, Madison
P.O. Box 271
Monday-Friday/ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
(203) 245-2785 |
To obtain a Charter Oak Pass by mail:
Send a LEGIBLE photocopy of your current CT drivers license or other legal proof of age and residency to: DEEP Charter Oak Pass, State Parks Division, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106-5127. (Phone 860-424-3200)
Heritage Passport
The Heritage Passport allows the bearer to gain admittance to three facilities (Dinosaur , Fort Trumbull and Gillette Castle State Parks) for unlimited visitation until the end of the calendar year in which it was purchased. The Heritage Passport cost is $67.00 and will allow a family (2 adults and up to 4 children) unlimited admittance to the three facilities. The Heritage Passport can be purchased at any one of the three facilities.
Disabled Veteran Pass (Life Use)
The Disabled Veteran Pass provides access to the State Parks and Forests and is available free to Connecticut residents who have a service connected disability.
The Pass is accepted for the Disabled Veteran Pass holder when visiting Gillette Castle, Dinosaur or Fort Trumbull State Parks. All other visitors, however, will be required to pay the appropriate fee.
Please note that each pass is issued to a specific person and can only be used when presented by that individual. The passes are non-transferable. They are not valid for camping or special events having separate admission charges and may not be used for commercial purposes.
A Disabled Veteran Pass may be obtained in person at the following locations: (Proof of residency and service connected disability status required):
| WESTERN CONNECTICUT | EASTERN CONNECTICUT |
| DEEP State Parks Division 79 Elm Street, Hartford Monday - Friday / 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (860) 424-3200 |
DEEP Eastern District H.Q. 209 Hebron Road, Marlborough Monday - Friday / 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (860) 295-9523 |
| DEEP Western District H.Q. 230 Plymouth Road, Harwinton Monday - Friday / 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (860) 485-0226 |
DEEP Marine Headquarters 333 Ferry Road, Old Lyme Monday -Friday / 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (860) 434-6148 |
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Dinosaur State Park
West Street, Rocky Hill 9:00 am - 4:30 pm/ Tuesday - Sunday
(860) 529-5816 |
Fort Griswold Battlefield St. Park Park Avenue, Groton (Memorial Day through Labor Day) Wednesday-Sunday / 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (860) 445-1729 |
| Kellogg Environmental Center Office of Communications and Education 500 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby Tuesday - Saturday / 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (203) 734-2513 |
Fort Trumbull State Park 90 Walbach Street, New London (Memorial Day through Labor Day) Wednesday-Sunday / 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (860) 444-7591 |
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Harkness Memorial State Park | |
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Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post Road, Madison
P.O. Box 271
Monday-Friday/ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
(203) 245-2785 |
Send a LEGIBLE photocopy of your current CT drivers license or other legal proof of residency AND your VA card or VA Benefits Letter indicating a service connected disability to: DEEP Disabled Veteran Pass, State Parks Division, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106-5127, for more information please call (860) 424-3200.
If you have questions or need additional information on Connecticut State Parks and Forests, please contact the State Parks Division by e-mail at deep.stateparks@ct.gov or by phone at 860-424-3200.
Content last updated January 2019