Delaware State Parks entrance fees now in effect

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds visitors to Delaware State Parks that 2021 entrance fees are in effect from March 1 through Tuesday, Nov. 30.

State park entrance fees for vehicles registered in Delaware are $4 at inland parks and $5 at ocean parks. Fees for out-of-state vehicles are $8 at inland parks and $10 at ocean parks. 

Daily park entrance fees may be purchased via credit-card machine at most park locations, from fee attendants where they are on duty, or via self-registration envelopes provided at park entrances to be placed in designated secured drop boxes.

Revenue generated from park entrance fees is used to manage 17 state parks and more than 26,000 acres of state park lands. Park users generate 65 percent of the revenue utilized to operate and maintain the parks. The revenue is used for trail maintenance, environmental and recreational programs, visitor amenities, guarded beaches, and management of campgrounds, cabins and more.

Annual passes are a convenient way to access the parks for the entire fee season. A Delaware resident annual pass costs $35, and Delaware residents 62 and older will receive a discounted rate of $18. A $65 lifetime pass is available for Delawareans 65 and older. Reduced rates are also offered to Delawareans who receive public assistance, or who are active-duty military or veterans. Active-duty military personnel with an out-of-state license plate can purchase an annual pass at the in-state rate.

The corporate and group pass program offers discounted annual passes for participating businesses, nonprofits and other groups. For more information on corporate and group passes visit destateparks.com/GroupPass.

Annual passes may be purchased online at destateparks.com and at all park offices.

For more information, go to destateparks.com/Know/PassesTagsFees.