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Posted on: October 13, 2022

[ARCHIVED] Sno-Park permits go on sale Nov. 1

OLYMPIA – October 12, 2022 – Washington Sno-Park permits will go on sale starting Nov. 1. The State Parks Winter Recreation Program manages over 130 recreation sites, or Sno-Parks, across the state for recreators to enjoy during the winter season. Parking at these sites requires special permits. 

Seasonal or one-day Sno-Park permits can be purchased online or through a licensed vendor

Snowmobilers also must register their snowmobiles through the Washington Department of Licensing.

In addition to the seasonal permit, a special sticker is required to park at several high-use Sno-Parks, including Crystal Springs, Cabin Creek, Hyak, Lake Easton, Lake Wenatchee, Chiwawa, Nason Ridge, and Mount Spokane. The Special Groomed Area sticker helps pay for more frequent trail grooming, lot clearing, sanitation and staffing at locations. The Special Groomed Area sticker is not required with a one-day permit.

A Discover Pass is not required at Sno-Parks, and the Sno-Park permit is still required, even on the 12 days a year when the Discover Pass is not required for parking on state lands.

Washington State Sno-Parks help provide access for a variety of winter recreation activities like cross-county and downhill skiing, snow shoeing, dog sledding, tubing and more. Some parks are also designated for use of motorized vehicles including snowmobiles. Sno-Park permits are required from December 1 through April 30. 

News media contact:
Ashley Seydel, Winter Recreation Communications Consultant, (360) 790-5317
ashley.seydel@parks.wa.gov 

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About the State Parks Winter Recreation Program

The Winter Recreation Program manages more than 3,000 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, 811 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails and more than 120 Sno-Parks (plowed parking areas near snowmobile and cross-country ski trails) on public and private lands in Washington. The Winter Recreation Program is supported entirely by user fees, snowmobile registrations and a percentage of the state fuel tax. Follow the Winter Recreation Program on Twitter at @WaStatePks_WNTR.

About Washington State Parks

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages more than 100 state parks and properties totaling approximately 120,000 acres. The Commission provides a variety of recreation opportunities for citizens and provides stewardship protection for a diverse array of natural, cultural and historic resources. State Parks’ statewide programs include long-distance trails, boating safety and winter recreation. 

News release number: 22-042
 

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