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Daily parking passes will increase from $5 to $10, and annual passes will rise from $50 to $70.

Officials state the fee hike, the first since 2009, is necessary to keep up with inflation and fund park maintenance.

The change was one of several recommendations from a state audit, which also suggested raising other fees and addressing high staff turnover.

Yesterday morning, the Georgia Department Natural Resources (DNR) Board approved an increase in state park vehicle passes beginning in January 2026. Daily parking passes will double from $5 to $10 per day, and annual passes will increase from $50 to $70.

Other rates for senior citizens, certified active duty military and disabled veterans, and vehicles seating over 12 can be found in the table below, according to

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