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Golden Bear Pass

Agency: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (CDSS)

  • Description:

    Offers access to State Parks at no cost. The Golden Bear pass offers free vehicle day-use access to more than 200 California State Parks until December 31 of the year it was issued.

    Vehicle day-use fees does not cover per person fees, tour fees, boat use, camping, or any group day-use sites.

    For more information, list of parks and/or to apply, visit cdss.ca.gov/goldenbearpass

    • Phone:

    Email: calworksoutreach@dss.ca.gov
    Website: https://cdss.ca.gov/goldenbearpass

    Program Hours

  • Hours: Mon: 9am - ; Tue: 9am - 4pm; Wed: 9am - 4pm; Thu: 9am - 4pm; Fri: 9am - 4pm;

    • Location(s)

    Program Delivery

    • Eligibility: Must be a CalWORKs recipient. Individuals 62 years of age or older with monthly income (Single: $1,732 or less; Couple: $2,352 or less) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients can apply.
    • Languages: English
    • Application Process: Apply online at cdss.ca.gov/goldenbearpass
    • Program Fees: Free
    • Required Documents: Must have a valid driver license, State/school ID, or passport. Must have verifiable proof of income: CalWORKs, SSI, paystubs

      • Service Area

    • Defined Coverage Area: N/A