Larimer County Parks: Discounted Veteran Annual Entrance Permit

Larimer County parks sell an annual vehicle entrance permit to veterans and active duty members for $70, a discount off the regular vehicle permit, on proof of active duty or veteran military status, with the permit holder present at use.

Also called: parks, entrance permit, veteran discount, Horsetooth, Boyd Lake, Pinewood, Hermit Park, Big Thompson.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Larimer County, COCounty

Larimer County's parks charge vehicle entrance fees, and their annual permit prices list a veteran rate: "Vehicle - Veteran: $70.00 - The Veteran permit is offered at a discounted cost of $70 to Larimer County residents and non-residents who can show proof of Active Duty or Veteran Military Status. The permit holder must be present at the time of use for the permit to be valid." The permit covers Larimer County's parks, including Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, Hermit Park Open Space, Pinewood Reservoir and the Big Thompson parks; state park passes are separate. Buy at the parks' office or entrance stations, with proof such as a DD-214, VA card, military ID or state veterans licence plate, and ask the parks department what it accepts.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Larimer County Parks: Discounted Veteran Annual Entrance Permit
Gate	Rule
Veterans and active duty members	Proof of active duty or veteran military status. No rating is needed.

Sources

Larimer County Parks, permits and passes (read via the Internet Archive capture of September 30, 2026; the live site answers 403 to automated fetches)Official

Updated

Last updated 2026-10-08.

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