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State Parks provides free vehicle day-use entry to over 200 participating state park units operated by State Parks for check out to library-card holders. The California State Library Parks Pass is valid for entry of one passenger vehicle with capacity of nine people or less or one highway licensed motorcycle.
California public library-card holders can check out the State Library Parks Pass via their local public library. If you don’t have a library card, visit your local library to get one. The library card and park pass are free!
Library patrons will be able to check out the pass for the allotted number of days allowed by the local library. Check with your library for guidelines and policies for returning your pass. Find your local public library at library.ca.gov/branches.
To view an interactive map with California’s public libraries and nearby participating state parks, click here.
The pass will not be honored at state park units operated by federal or local government and private agencies or concessionaires. Also, the pass is not valid for per-person entry or tour fees (such as museums), boat use, camping, group use or sites, special events, additional/extra vehicle fees, sanitation disposal use or for supplemental fees. To see a list of parks accepting the pass click here, and read full terms and conditions here.
Recreate Responsibly
Getting into the outdoors is the perfect way to connect with nature, family and friends but it is important to do so responsibly. Please protect yourself and your family by learning about the park you are visiting before heading out, wearing appropriate clothing, staying prepared by bringing the essentials like enough food and water, and knowing your comfort level to avoid injuries. For additional safety tips, click here.
Our Library has 8 California State Library Hiking Backpacks available for borrowing. These backpacks were provided to the Library in a grant awarded by the Southern California Library Cooperative and California State Library.
Library cardholders may borrow a backpack for three weeks and must be checked out with a park pass. You may place a hold if none are available.
Each backpack includes:
Trekking poles (Adjustable from 24" to 55")
Binoculars
Compass
Horn
Flashlight
Microscope
(2) Ponchos
(2) Mosquito Head Nets
(2) Waterproof Pouches
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