The Discover Pass offers you access to millions of acres of state recreation lands in Washington, including:
More than 100 developed state parks More than 350 primitive recreation sites, including campgrounds and picnic areas Nearly 700 water-access points Nearly 2,000 miles of designated water and land recreation trails More than 80 natural areas More than 30 wildlife areas The Washington State Legislature and Governor created the Discover Pass in 2011 to offset steep reductions in general tax support for parks and other recreation lands and facilities operated by Washington State Parks, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Today, when you buy the Discover Pass, you are helping to keep the state’s wonderful outdoor recreation sites open and accessible to the public.
Annual pass
The annual pass — $30. Good for one year from the date of purchase.
One pass, two vehicles: The annual Discover Pass is transferable between two vehicles. Simply write both plate numbers on the pass. The pass can only be used on one vehicle at a time. Do not duplicate the pass.
How to display the Discover Pass: The pass must be visible in the front windshield of a motor vehicle licensed for street use. For maximum visibility, hang the pass from the rearview mirror with the license plate numbers and expiration date facing the windshield. For vehicles without a windshield, the pass must be displayed in a prominent location on the vehicle.
The Discover Pass is a motor vehicle permit only. You do not need the pass to access state recreation lands by boat or by non-motorized means (foot, horse, bicycle, etc.). Motor vehicles used to transport recreation equipment, such as vehicles pulling horse or boat trailers, must display the pass. However, the trailers being towed that are carrying the equipment do not need a Discover Pass. Boaters will still need to pay for such services as moorage and waste-pumping.
Sno-Park Pass & Permit Information Sno-Park permits are available for purchase online from Nov. 1 through April 30. Sno-park permits are non-refundable. Sno-Park permits are required to park at all Sno-Parks between Dec. 1 and March 31 for winter recreation activities.
A Sno-Park permit is always required to park at a Washington Sno-Park between Nov. 1 and April 30, including the 12 annual State Parks free days when no Discover Pass is required for parking at Washington state parks.
A Discover Pass is no longer required to accompany the daily or seasonal Sno-Park permit, even in Sno-Parks on Washington State Parks land.
In addition to the seasonal permit, a special groomed sticker is required to park at: Hyak, Crystal Springs, Lake Easton, Cabin Creek, Mt. Spokane, Nason Ridge, Chiwawa, and Lake Wenatchee. The special groomed sticker is not required with the daily Sno-Park permit, even on these properties.
Revenue generated by the special groomed sticker pays for more frequent trail grooming, lot clearing, sanitation and staffing at these high-use Sno-Parks.