The California Department of Parks and Recreation reports that participating state park units are offering free admission for veterans, active and reserve military members and their families on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11. This includes Plumas County’s state park, Plumas-Eureka State Park.
Free entrance is offered to U.S. service members and their families in gratitude for their service to the nation, said the parks department. “California State Parks is proud to provide free access to veterans who have stood watch and protected our country,” said California State Parks Director Armando Quintero. “We invite you to find rest, healing and connection within California’s most beautiful and cherished natural treasures.”
As the federal government shutdown drags on and impacts access and services at national parks, California’s state park system — the largest in the nation — continues to operate as usual and is ready to welcome U.S. service members and their families. A variety of parks throughout California are participating, including parks that specifically honor historic military sites and veterans.
To enter for free, veterans, active duty and reserve military personnel must show a valid military ID or proof of discharge other than dishonorable or bad conduct to receive the free admission.
Signed by Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. in 2013, Assembly Bill 150 authorized California State Parks to offer veterans, active duty and reserve military personnel from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and National Guard of any state a reduced fee or free day use at participating state parks.
Visitors are asked to recreate responsibly, plan ahead and visit the web or social media pages of their destination to confirm hours of operation and view visitor guidelines in effect. Visitors are asked to safely share the road and be prepared for equestrians, pedestrians, joggers, wildlife, etc., on roadways. More safety tips are available at parks.ca.gov/SafetyTips.