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Foster Family Pass
Offered to Washington State residents who provide out-of-home care to children as foster parents, caregivers or kinship families. This pass is free to apply for.
Washington state residents who provide out-of-home care to children as foster parents, caregivers or kinship families can apply for this pass.
Pass benefits
When visiting Washington state parks with the child in your care, you'll enjoy free camping (1 site per night) and free day-use parking at Washington state parks (no Discover Pass needed).
Apply for this pass
This pass is free to apply for and must be renewed every 2 years (renewing is also free). Married couples and domestic partners can apply for this pass together. Please provide requested documents for each person on the application.
If you need to renew your pass, please reapply. Read instructions about renewing your pass.
Use the contact information at the bottom of this page if you need help applying or have questions. Get step by step instructions about completing an application.
Download the application
Foster Family Pass application (Word 54 KB)
Foster Family Pass application (PDF 103 KB)
Solicitud de pases para familias de cuidado de crianza (PDF 122 KB)
We'll email or mail you an application, call (360) 902-8844, or the Washington Telecommunication Relay Service at (800) 833-6388 or emailinfocent@parks.wa.gov.
Provide your documents
Along with your application, provide proof of Washington state residency and proof of foster, caregiver or kinship caregiver status.
Find more information about accepted documents. Please don't apply with original documents or submit more than one application. We may request additional information.
Submit your application and documents
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Atten: Information Center
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504
Fax
(360) 586-6640
Discount Pass Program rules
When using a discount pass, it is important that you follow all park rules. However, the following rules are important for pass holders to understand:
Camping rules
The Parent and child receiving care must camp and visit together to collect a discount.
You must cancel reservations if you are unable to use them.
Do not make duplicate or multiple reservations for the same night. Including double sites.
The official pass holder must be the registered site Occupant and present at the site to receive a discount.
All camping discounts and associated benefits are limited to the site the pass holder is camping in. Discounts and fee reductions are limited to 1 campsite or moorage site per night.
Campsites and moorage are for recreational use only. Stay limits apply, see park rules.  
Pass holder expectations
Do not alter or make copies of your pass. Never share your pass or pass number with others.
The pass is only valid for the person it’s been issued to. The pass must be valid and physically with you during your visit. Be prepared to provide photo ID.
Pass holders are expected to treat park staff with respect, always follow park rules and staff guidance.
Pass replacements are $15. Learn more about replacing a pass.
Repeated violations of park and program rules may result in pass benefit suspension or revocation. You must surrender a pass upon request.
Discounts do not apply to
Extra vehicle, overnight unattended vehicle and moorage fees
Roofed shelters (including cabins and yurts), vacation homes, group camps and day-use shelters.
This pass is not honored outside of Washington State Parks as well as Sno-Parks, National recreation sites or on lands managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife or Department of Natural Resources.
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Contact Us
| Name | Discount Pass Program |
|---|---|
| Department | Information Center |
| Phone | (360) 902-8844 |
| infocent@parks.wa.gov | |
| Fax | (360) 586-6640 |