Discount Passes - Replacing, Renewing and Using Your Pass

Replace your pass

Replacements are offered for lost, damaged and destroyed or stolen passes. If you still have your pass and need a replacement, please turn in your old pass with your replacement request.

Depending on what pass you have, the replacement process may be different. All replacement requests must submit an application and mark the section for a replacement. Pass holders must submit proof of identity and pay $15.

You must replace your pass to continue receiving benefits. If you don't have your pass when you arrive at the park, you will be charged full price. 

Lifetime Disabled Veteran Pass

Complete the Lifetime Disabled Veteran Pass application, check the replacement box.

If it’s been less than five years since your pass was issued

Provide a valid Washington state driver license or ID card.

If it’s been more than five years since your pass was issued

Provide proof of Washington state residency and a current VA award letter with your combined service-connected disability rating.

Find resources for getting your VA benefit verification letter and residency proof.

Not sure how long ago your pass was issued? Call (360) 902-8844 or emailinfocent@parks.wa.gov to get help.

Pay the $15.00 replacement fee (we’ll collect payment once your replacement request has been approved).

1 -& 5-Year Disability Pass

If you need to replace your 1-Year Disability Pass, please reapply and pay the $15 replacement fee.

If you need to replace your 5-Year Disability Pass, you have two options.

Option 1 - Replacement without changing the original expiration date

Complete the Disability Pass application, check the replacement box and submit a valid Washington state driver license or ID card.

Pay the $15.00 replacement fee (we’ll collect payment once your replacement request has been approved).

Option 2 - Replacement with a new expiration date

Complete the Disability Pass application, check the replacement box.

Provide proof of Washington state residency and disability benefits.

Find resources for getting proof of disability benefits and residency.

Pay the $15.00 replacement fee (we’ll collect payment once your replacement request has been approved).

Senior Limited Income Pass

Complete the Senior Limited Income Pass application, check the replacement box.

If it’s been less than three years since your pass was issued

Provide a valid Washington state driver license or ID card.

If your pass was issued more than three years ago

Provide proof of Washington state residency, age and income.

Pay the $15.00 replacement fee (we’ll collect payment once your replacement request has been approved).

Learn about accepted forms of proof for residency, age and income.

Not sure how long ago your pass was issued? Call (360) 902-8844 or emailinfocent@parks.wa.gov to get help.

Please note, Lifetime Senior Limited Income Passes are no longer issued and will be replaced with a 5-year pass.

Foster Family Pass

If you need to replace your Foster Family Pass, you have two options.

Option 1 - Replacement without changing the original expiration date

Complete the Foster Family Pass application, check the replacement box and submit a valid Washington state driver license or ID card.

Pay the $15.00 replacement fee (we’ll collect payment once your replacement request has been approved).

Option 2 - Replacement with a new expiration date

Complete the Foster Family Pass application, check the replacement box.

Provide current proof of Washington state residency and foster care, caregiver or kinship care status.  

Find resources for getting your out-of-home care and residency proof.

Pay the $15.00 replacement fee (we’ll collect payment once your replacement request has been approved).

Senior Off-Season Pass

If you need a pass replacement, you have two choices.

Submit by email

Email the following to passes@parks.wa.gov:

Your full name, date of birth and mailing address. Plus, a picture of your driver license or ID card.

Pay the $15.00 replacement fee (we’ll collect payment once your replacement request has been approved).

Submit by mail

Complete the Senior Off-Season Pass application, check the replacement box and submit a valid Washington state driver license or ID card.

Include a check or money order for $15.

Mail everything to:

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Attention: Information Center
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504

If you have questions or need assistance completing the application, please contact us using the information at the bottom of the page.

Submit your replacement request

Email

passes@parks.wa.gov

Mail

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Atten: Information Center
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504

Fax

(360) 586-6640

Renew your pass

Many discount passes expire after one, two or five years. To continue enjoying these benefits, simply reapply for your pass. You’ll need to submit a completed application and all requested documents. Find instructions and resources for the application process. Renewing your pass is always free.

Submit your request

Email

passes@parks.wa.gov

Mail

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Atten: Information Center
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504

Fax

(360) 586-6640

Use your pass

Using the Lifetime Disabled Veteran, Senior Limited Income 1-& 5-Year Disability Pass and Foster Family Passes

Before you can start making discounted camping reservations, you'll need to assign your pass number to your reservations account. 

Simply log into your reservations account and click on My Account, then select My Profile. Look for the My Search Preferences tab, choose your discount rate from the dip-down menu. Now, add your pass number and click Update Account to save.

Once your pass number has been assigned, you can start making reservations with your discount. All reservations are subject to reservation fees.

Learn more about reservations at Washington State Parks.

Day-use and first come, first served camping

These instructions also apply to using watercraft lunch and trailer dump sites.

Find the pay station and fill out a fee envelope, include your pass number

Put the fee envelope into the payment drop box. Leave the envelope receipt on your vehicle's dashboard

If there are no fee envelopes, write "Pass Holder" and your pass number on a piece of paper and put that on your dashboard.

Always keep your pass with you. We don't recommend leaving your pass displayed in your vehicle, this can lead to theft. 

Using your disabled permanent parking placard

Washington state residents who have been issued a disabled permanent parking placard from Washington Department of Licensing, can use their placard in lieu of a Discover Pass when parking at Washington State Parks. It also qualifies the placard holder to 50% off one campsite or moorage site per night. You'll need to bring the ID card that goes with your parking placard.  Park staff will ask to see both your placard ID card and your state ID card.

The disabled temporary parking placard doesn't qualify for this discount. For those who have a disabled temporary parking placard, please apply for the 1- & 5- Year Disability Pass.

Learn more about reservations at Washington State Parks.

Using the Senior Off-Season Pass

You can start using your camping discount once you've been issued a pass and have it physically with you.

Make reservations by calling (888) 226-7688 or visitwashington.goingtocamp.com. When making a reservation, provide your pass number, starting with the issue year, followed by the letter "O", and your unique 5-digit number. Leave the dash out and don't use any spaces. All reservations are subject to reservation fees.

Learn more about reservations at Washington State Parks.

You can also use your pass for first come, first served camping.

We don't offer discounts for reservations made before the purchase of an Senior Off-Season Pass. 

Need help planning your winter camping adventures? Visit our winter schedule.