New Mexico State Park Lifetime Veteran Pass
Free day-use and camping access at all NM State Parks for life for verified veterans.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- New Mexico residency
How to apply
$200-$300+/year for regular park users
Apply through the official New Mexico agency.
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Eligibility
Verified military veteran; NM resident. No disability rating required. Effective July 1, 2025. Replaces the former Veterans Annual Day Use Pass and Veterans Camping Pass (which required 50%+ disability).
Covers
Free day-use and camping access at all NM State Parks for life. Non-transferable hang-tag pass.
How to apply
Contact NM DVS: 1-866-433-8387 or visit www.dvs.nm.gov.
Always confirm current rates and rules with the New Mexico state agency before applying.
Other New Mexico Recreation & Parks
Veteran/Active Duty 50% Hunting & Fishing License Discount
50% discount on all hunting and fishing licenses, permits, and stamps for veterans and active-duty members.
50% off all hunting/fishing licenses
Disabled Veteran Reduced-Fee Combination License
$10 combination game-hunting and fishing license for disabled veterans with any service-connected rating below 100%.
$10 (saves $40-$80/year)
Free Lifetime Game-Hunting and Fishing License (100% Disabled)
Free lifetime game-hunting and fishing license; deer license is included but requires landowner permission for a private-land hunt or winning the public draw, and must be applied for annually.
$50-$100+/year
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