Washington may raise Discover Pass price to $45

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Washington’s state parks and other natural sites may soon become more expensive to visit as lawmakers are looking to increase the price of the Discover Pass.

The pass allows visitors to access state-managed lands, such as parks, campgrounds, trails, and water access points. Federal lands, including national parks, are subject to different access fees. Currently, an annual Discover Pass costs $30 and can be used in up to two vehicles. A day-use state parks permit is $10.

Senate Bill 5390 proposes to increase the annual Discover Pass fee to $45. It would be the first price hike since the pass was introduced about 14 years ago. The way the bill is written, the increase would take effect in late July.

“The purpose of the bill is to essentially adjust the fees for inflation,” said its sponsor, Sen. Derek Stanford, D-Bothell. “That will provide better funding for supporting our parks.”

https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/03/04/washington-may-raise-discover-pass-price-to-45/

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1. Before it was called by that name, wasn't it $20?

They're our parks. We should decide what they cost.