Under the law, any qualifying person receiving Aid to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled; any person 62 years of age or over with a
monthly income of $935 or less if single, or with a combined monthly income of $1,751 or less if married or in a domestic
partnership established in accordance with the California Family Code (beginning at Section 297); or any person receiving
aid under the applicable aid codes in the CalWORKS Program is eligible to receive the Golden Bear Pass upon application
and payment of a $5.00 yearly fee.
The Golden Bear Pass entitles the bearer and spouse or registered domestic partner entry to most California State Park
operated units where vehicle day use fees are collected (except Candlestick Point SRA) at no charge.
Upon receipt of the Golden Bear Pass, the pass holders are advised that the following rules and restrictions apply:
Pass must be renewed each calendar year. Admittance and use subject to available space.
Pass is valid for the use of the pass owner and spouse or registered domestic partner only. Valid unless revoked,
non-transferrable and cannot be used in conjunction with any other pass and/or discount.
Pass is valid for one passenger vehicle with a capacity of nine persons or less. Not valid at units operated by local
government, private agencies or concessionaires.
Pass holder is required to present the Golden Bear Pass and a valid state-issued driver license (or other suitable
photo ID) and to pay any supplemental fees at the park.
To receive pass benefits at self pay locations, display pass on vehicle dashboard where visible through the windshield.
Pass shall not be assigned for profit. Not valid for resale, commercial, industrial, or business operations including but
not limted to fleet use or pooling.
Pass is not valid for per-person entry or tour fees, boat use, camping, group use or sites, special events, commercial
use, or for supplemental fees such as additional motor vehicles, sanitation disposal use, etc.
All sales are final. No refunds, replacements or exchanges will be made for any reason including, but not limited to: loss
theft, park closures or environmental conditions such as low water levels, fire, or inclement weather. A lost or damaged
pass may be replaced only through reapplication and payment of $5.00 fee.
Applicants must complete the application on Page 1, and present the application, a valid state-issued driver license or other
suitable photo ID and $5.00 payment in person at many units of the California State Park System (contact parks in advance
to ensure availability) or at the Park Pass Sales Office located at 1416 9th Street, Room 144, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Completed applications with required documentation including copy of photo ID and $5.00 check/money order payable to
Dept. Parks and Recreation may be mailed to: CA State Parks Golden Bear Pass Program, P.O. Box 942896,
Sacramento, CA 94296-0001. Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing.
CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS PASS SALES at 1-800-777-0369.
Department of Parks and Recreation Park Operations
Manager of Visitor Services, Park Operations
P.O. Box 942896, Sacramento, CA 94296-0001 (916) 653-4272
Public Resources Code Section 5011 (added by Chapter 1303, Statutes of 1982)
All information requested on the application is mandatory.
The applicant will not be issued a Golden Bear Pass.
Departmental Audits Office
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If you have questions regarding the Golden Bear Pass, contact
Information on the application is considered personal. See Privacy Notice below.
2013 Calendar Year (January - December)
Section 1798.17 of the Civil Code requires this notice be provided when collecting personal information from individuals.
AGENCY NAME
TITLE OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE INFORMATION
BUSINESS ADDRESS OF OFFICIAL
AUTHORITY WHICH AUTHORIZES THE MAINTENANCE OF THE INFORMATION
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS OF INFORMATION ARE VOLUNTARY, ALL OTHERS ARE MANDATORY
THE CONSEQUENCES, IF ANY, OF NOT PROVIDING ALL OR ANY PART OF THE REQUESTED INFORMATION
KNOWN OR FORESEEABLE DISCLOSURES OF THE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE SECTION 1798.24, SUBDIVISIONS (e) OR (f)
Each individual has the right to review personal information maintained by this agency, unless access is exempted by law.
The information will be used to determine eligibility for issuance of Golden Bear Passes allowing use of State Park operated facilities where
vehicle day use fees are collected, except Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, at no further charge. Applications will be retained one
calendar year from the end of the calendar year for audit purposes, statistical data, and evaluation of the program.
DIVISION
TELEPHONE NUMBER
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
State of California - Natural Resources Agency
THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE(S) WITHIN THE AGENCY FOR WHICH THE INFORMATION IS TO BE USED
APPLICANT'S COPY
