California State Parks Poppy Pass

Please note: A Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods membership discount can not be applied towards the purchase of California State Park passes.

The popular "Golden Poppy" Annual Pass priced at $125, includes many of the premiere "destination" parks in the redwood region, and most of the state reservoirs.  Parks like Julia Pfeiffer Burns and Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park on the Monterey coast are included along with coastal units in San Luis Obispo and the Channel Coast area.

The Golden Poppy Vehicle Day Use Annual Pass is valid for 12 months from the month purchased.  This pass does not provide access to Off Highway Motor Vehicular Recreation areas (OHV), is not valid at the high demand Southern California Beach Parks, is not valid for camping, boat use fees, oversized vehicle fees, additional/extra vehicle fees, sanitation disposal use, or other supplemental fees, and is valid only in parks operated by California State Parks. Admittance and use subject to available space.  The pass (photocopies not accepted) must be presented at entrance station and displayed on the rearview mirror or vehicle dashboard (as applicable) when visiting state parks that honor this pass; proof of purchase not accepted for entry.  View the Golden Poppy Annual Pass Terms and Conditions and complete list of parks accepting and not accepting the pass.

For questions please call our office at 707-869-9177 or email [email protected]

Note: Lost or stolen passes cannot be replaced and no refunds can be issued