The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering free access to state parks on three days in June: Saturday, June 6 (National Trails Day), Sunday, June 7 (Free Fishing Weekend) and Saturday, June 13 (National Get Outdoors Day.)
Typically, parking at state parks for day use requires a $30 Discover Pass or a $10 one-day permit. Overnight visitors in state parks are charged fees for camping and other overnight accommodations, and day access is included in the overnight fee.
Remaining free days at state parks this year are:
- Tuesday, August 25 (National Park Service Birthday)
- Saturday, September 26 (National Public Lands Day)
- Friday, November 27 (Autumn Day)
State parks also plans to reschedule two free days in April that were canceled because parks were closed due to Covid-19.
The Discover Pass is required for vehicle access to state recreation lands managed by Washington State Parks, WDFW and DNR. The free days apply only at state parks; the Discover Pass is still required on WDFW and DNR lands.
The parks commission encourages visitors to minimize the spread of Covid-19 by recreating responsibly. That includes staying close to home, checking what’s open before heading out, having a backup plan if a park is too crowded, bringing hand sanitizer, masks and other personal items, keeping six feet from others and packing out what you pack in.
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