Many DCR facilities have a parking fee. Massachusetts residents pay lower fees than non-residents. Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate. Some parks only charge fees during certain times of the year. Click the link below to view the most recent parking fees schedule for every state park.
Parking fee locations & schedule
Annual Parking Pass
You can save money on park visits by getting an annual ParksPass. A ParksPass waives the daily parking fee for most DCR parks. The parking pass costs $60 for Massachusetts residents.
Please note: Passes are available to MA resident only.
Learn how to get a ParksPass for DCR parks
These vehicles do not need a DCR ParksPass. Daily parking fees are waived for vehicles with a:
- Handicapped license plate or placard
- Purple Heart Recipient license plate or placard
- Disabled veteran license plate or placard
Senior ParksPass
Massachusetts residents aged 62 and older can buy a lifetime parking pass. The lifetime Senior ParksPass costs $10. Senior Parkspasses may only be bought in person or by mail.
Learn how to get a lifetime Senior ParksPass