DISTINGUISHED VETERAN PASS
– Terms and Conditions Overview –
This is a lifetime pass and is valid for use of the pass holder only. Once pass is received, pass holder may use passcard for applicable
benefits. Although the benefits are lifetime, the pass holder's passcard will need to be renewed every five years. Pass holder agrees to
the Terms and Conditions of this pass and any rules/regulations applicable to California State Parks, as amended from time to time.
Violation may result in pass revocation. Inquire at the location of pass issuance or visit www.parks.ca.gov for the complete list of Terms
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The pass is issued as a personal benefit to the pass holder only. Pass holder may only hold one lifetime discount pass issued
by California State Parks. The pass holder may not lend, loan, reassign, or resell their pass or the privileges allowed by the
pas
s to anyone else. The pass is non-transferable and non-refundable, and cannot be used in conjunction with any other pas
s
and/
or discount. A lost or damaged pass may be replaced only through reapplicatio
n.
The pass is valid unless revoked, at any unit of the California State Park System operated by the California Department of Parks
and Recreation. It is not valid at units operated by federal or local government, private agencies or concessionaires
Information relating to the 5-year renewal process for the passcard will be provided to the pass holder prior to the expiration of
their current passcard. Pass holder should notify the Park Pass Sales Office of any change of name, address, e-mail address,
or
telephone number in order to continue to receive benefits. Pass holder cannot claim multiple state residency for t
he
pur
poses of this pass and associated benefits
.
The pass may be used any day of the week, including holidays, if space is available. Space is not assured - use of facilities is
on a "first-come, first-served" basis when space is available, unless reservations are made in advance. The pass is not valid for
s
pecial events, commercial or group use or for supplemental fees such as additional motor vehicles, sanitation disposal use, etc
.
The pass holder is required to present the Distinguished Veteran Pass (photocopies not accepted) and a valid California Driver
License or California Identification Card showing current California residence address (Interim/temporary not accepted), along
w
ith any campsite reservation or tour ticket, and to pay any supplemental fees at the park
.
The pass may be used for entry of one passenger vehicle with a capacity of nine persons or less where a vehicle day use fee is
collected. (To receive pass benefits at self pay locations, place the pass on the vehicle dashboard where it is visible through the
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indshield.) The pass may be used for boating for one vessel associated with this vehicle. When a park requires a "ticket pe
r
per
son" admittance such as for museums, swimming pools, tours, etc., the discount applies only to the pass holder
.
The pass may be used for family camping. Only the campsite occupied by the pass holder is subject to the discount. Any
subsequent campsites reserved by the pass holder, but not occupied by the pass holder will be charged full price. Making
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ultiple overlapping reservations using pass holder's discount is not allowed and will place pass in jeopardy of revocation. T
he
pas
s is not valid for group campsites. The pass holder must be at check-in even when the campsite is reserved in advanc
e.
RESERVATION INFORMATION: Reservations can be made for campsites
through ReserveCalifornia™ by calling toll-free at
1-800-444-7275 (TDD 1-800-274-7275), or for Hearst Castle/Año Nuevo tours by calling toll free at 1-800-444-4445.
No priority can be given to pass holders. Visitors reserving accessible campsites are required to possess a valid Department of
Motor Vehicles (DMV) Disabled Placard or license plate and corresponding identification card issued by DMV. Disabled veterans
possessing a valid disabled veteran's license plate and corresponding identification card issued by DMV also meet the
requirement. All requests for accessible campsites must be made at the time of the reservation.
PRIVACY NOTICE
Section 1798.17 of the Civil Code requires this notice be provided when collecting personal information from individuals.
Each individual has the right to review personal information maintained by this agency, unless access is exempted by law.
AGENCY NAME
Department of Parks and Recreation
DIVISION
Strategic Planning and Recreation Services
TITLE OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE INFORMATION
Staff Services Manager II
BUSINESS ADDRESS OF OFFICIAL
P.O. Box
942896, Sacramento, CA 94296-0001
CONTACT EMAIL
passinfo@parks.ca.gov
AUTHORITY WHICH AUTHORIZES THE MAINTENANCE OF THE INFORMATION
Public Resources Code Section 5011.5.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS OF INFORMATION ARE VOLUNTARY, ALL OTHERS ARE MANDATORY
All information requested on the application is mandatory unless marked as optional.
THE CONSEQUENCES, IF ANY, OF NOT PROVIDING ALL OR ANY PART OF THE REQUESTED
The applicant will not be issued a Distinguished Veteran Pass.
THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE(S) WITHIN THE AGENCY FOR WHICH THE INFORMATION IS TO BE USED
The information will be used to determine eligibility for issuance of Distinguished Veteran Passes which entitle the holder to the
use of all basic State Park System operated facilities at no charge except for supplemental fees. Additionally, the information
may be used to determine eligibility for other State Programs and to facilitate communication of such eligibility.
Applications will be retained one calendar year plus prior calendar year for audit purposes and statistical data.
KNOWN OR FORESEEABLE DISCLOSURES OF THE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE SECTION 1798.24, SUBDIVISIONS (e) OR (f)
Departmental Audits Office or Human Rights Office.
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