Entrance fees back at Delaware State Parks March 1

It's one of the surest signs of spring in Delaware: Entrance fees will resume at state parks Monday, March 1.

For Delaware-registered vehicles, it's $4 to enter inland parks and $5 to enter ocean parks. Out of state vehicles will pay $8 and $10, respectively. 

Most parks now have machines that allow patrons to pay via credit card, but not all. 

If you're a frequent visitor to state parks, you can save yourself time and money by purchasing an annual pass. For Delaware residents, they're $35. Residents 62 and older get a discounted price of $18, and those 65 or older can purchase a lifetime pass for $65.

For out-of-staters, annual passes are $70. For non-Delawareans 62 and older, they're $35. 

There are also discounts for active military and groups.

Delaware State Parks entrance fees will be in effect through Nov. 30. Revenue from the fees accounts for 65% of the parks' operations costs, to include trail maintenance, environmental and recreational programs, visitor amenities, guarded beaches, management of campgrounds, cabins and more.

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