CPW offers military free entry into Colorado state parks in August

DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) -- Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is thanking the U.S. military by offering free admission to all Colorado state Parks for active-duty, veterans, and National Guard members this August.

CPW says military members can pick up a free park pass starting August 1st at any Colorado state park by showing proof of military service:

CPW says acceptable military identification includes:

• DD214; DD Form 2 or DD Form 2765; 
• An active, retired, or veteran military identification card; 
• A current Colorado Driver’s License or state-issued identification card with the word ‘Veteran’ printed on it as specified in 42-2-303 (5)(a), C.R.S.; 
• A VA medical card.

According to CPW, the pass will be for military members only, not spouses or dependents.

All other park fees remain in effect, including camping reservations, boat and off-highway vehicle registrations, and hunting and fishing licenses, says CPW.

CPW offers the additional military benefits to active duty military members, veterans, and disabled veterans, including:

• Free admission to Colorado state parks to residents with Colorado Disabled Veteran or Purple Heart license plates.
• Free lifetime VA fishing or small game/fishing combo license for qualified disabled veterans.
• Independence Pass for qualified disabled veterans that allows year-round state park access.

For more information about Colorado state parks, visit cpw.state.co.us.