Day-use entrance fees will be waived Saturday at state parks and Olympic National Park in celebration of National Public Lands Day.
Olympic National Park’s regular entrance fee is $30 per car and $25 per motorcycle. On fee-free days, other park fees, including wilderness camping and campground fees, will remain in effect. The Olympic National Park annual pass costs $55.
“National parks connect all of us with our country’s amazing nature, culture and history,” said Michael T. Reynolds, National Park Service deputy director.
“The days that we designate as fee free for national parks mark opportunities for the public to participate in service projects, enjoy ranger-led programs, or just spend time with family and friends exploring these diverse and special places.”
On Saturday, no Discover Pass will be needed to visit state parks, which on the North Olympic Peninsula are Bogachiel near Forks, Dosewallips near Brinnon, Fort Flagler on Marrowstone Island, Fort Townsend and Fort Worden in Port Townsend, Anderson Lake State Park near Chimacum and Sequim Bay near Sequim.
Discover Pass info
The Discover Pass is a $30 annual or $10 one-day permit required on recreation lands managed by State Parks, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the state Department of Natural Resources.
The free days apply only at state parks; the Discover Pass is still required on Fish and Wildlife and DNR lands.
Free days apply only to day use, not to overnight stays or facilities.
This year’s future free day for national parks is Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. The next free days for state parks in 2018 are Nov. 11 and Nov. 23.
For more information, see www.nps.gov and discoverpass.wa.gov.
