Kayaker at Columbia Hills State park

Natural Investment Permit

Annual permit waives watercraft launch, trailer dump and day-use parking fees in Washington State Parks.

Permit details 

The Natural Investment Permit is $80 and interchangeable between vehicles.  It's valid for one year from the month of purchase.

The permit covers watercraft launch, day-use parking (no Discover Pass needed), and trailer dump fees.

Please note, state park facilities are not intended for commercial use.  This permit is for recreational use only.  Visit the Washington State Legislature's website to learn more about our rules and laws.

Get your permit online

Order here. We'll mail it to you. A 20-day temporary permit will be emailed to you.

By mail

Print an application and mail it to us with a check or money order.

Purchase in person

Available at the following locations when staff is available:

State park headquarters by appointment  Lake Sammamish State Park
Alta Lake State Park Lake Wenatchee State Park
Battle Ground Lake State Park Larrabee State Park
Beacon Rock State Park Lincoln Rock State Park
Birch Bay State Park Lyons Ferry State Park
Cama Beach State Park Maryhill State Park
Cape Disappointment State Park Pearrygin Lake State Park
Conconully State Park Potholes State Park
Daroga State Park Riverside State Park HQ on Charles Rd and 9 Mile Falls
Deception Pass State Park Sacajawea State Park
Eastern Region office (East Wenatchee) Sequim Bay State Park
Fort Casey State Park Steamboat Rock State Park
Fort Ebey State Park Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park
Fort Flagler State Park Twanoh State Park
Fort Worden State Park Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park
Ike Kinswa State Park Ginkgo Petrified Forest/Wanapum Recreation Area
Lake Chelan State Park Wenatchee Confluence State Park
Lake Easton State Park  

Boating resources

Consider the Annual Moorage permit for overnight boating adventures.  Get your fishing license online from Department of Fish and Wildlife.  Make sure to get your Boater Education Card.  Find public waste pump-out locations.  Learn more about our Boating Program and how to stay safe while enjoying the water.

Canoes, paddleboards and kayaks

All watercraft using State Park launch facilities must pay a $7 daily launch fee or display a Natural Investment Permit. 

Don't forget to Paddle To Be Seen, and stay safe on the water!

More questions

Read the regulations that are important to follow while boating. 

If you didn't find the answer to your question, please contact us at infocent@parks.wa.gov or (360) 902-8844.

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Contact Us

Name Discount Permit Program
Department Information Center
Phone (360) 902-8844
Email infocent@parks.wa.gov
Fax (360) 586-6640