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 State of Alaska > Natural Resources > Parks and Outdoor Recreation |
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Disabled Veteran's Annual Camping Pass |
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The legislature granted Disabled Alaskan Veterans (DAV) the right to
receive one Alaska State Park Camping Pass free of charge. The DAV Camping
Pass, which is valid in all developed Alaska State Park campgrounds,
is good for two years. There is no DAV pass for boat launch or day use,
nor can the DAV camping pass be used to purchase a boat launch or day
use pass as the second pass at the discount rate. To receive a free DAV camping pass, an eligible disabled veteran must present proof of a  service connected disability
and Alaska residency at either the Anchorage or Fairbanks DNR
Public Information Centers (see below). Alaskan resident is defined
as a person who is physically present in the state with the intent to
remain indefinitely and to make a home in the state, has maintained
the person’s domicile in the state for the 12 consecutive months
prior to requesting the issuance of a Disabled Alaska Veteran (DAV)
camping pass, is not claiming residency in another state, territory
or country, and is not obtaining benefits under claim of residency in
another state, territory or country. Proof of residency can be in the
form of an Alaskan Driver's License, Alaska Sport Fishing or hunting
License, Alaska Voters Registration Card, or other documentation suitable
to the department that proves Alaska residency.Evidence of service connected disability can be provided by the presentation of a Veteran's Administration Patient Data Card (red, white, and blue) imprinted with "service connected disability" under the photo identification, or a current year letter from the US Department of Veteran's Affairs, which states the person has a service-connected disability and is signed by the Veteran Services Officer. Other types of VA cards exist, but cannot be accepted as proof of disability. Information on obtaining either the card or the letter can be found through the local Veteran's Administration office or calling 1-800-827-1000. Please note: A Veterans Universal Access Identification card with the veteran’s social security number and birth date printed on the card will no longer be accepted, in compliance with the Personal Information Protection Act which passed the Alaska Legislature in 2008. . The Disabled Alaska Veteran camping pass is non-transferable. If the qualified DAV's vehicle is sold, the decal must be removed. Or, if the windshield is broken and must be replaced, the individual is requested to scrape as much of the decal off as possible and return the remains to any area office. In either of these cases, a replacement decal will be issued for $10 upon receipt of the removed decal. If the decal is lost or if no remains of a previous decal can be produced, and the DNR has record of the owner's previous issuance of the DAV decal, a one-time replacement decal may be purchased for $100. For further information, please contact the Anchorage or Fairbanks Public Information Center.
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