Lifetime Disabled Veteran Pass

Washington state residents who are veterans with a 30% or greater combined service-connected disability rating can apply for this pass.

Pass benefits

When visiting Washington state parks, you'll enjoy free day-use parking (no Discover Pass required), boat launch and trailer dump. As well as free camping or moorage. This pass is a wallet sized green card, no Discover Pass will be issued.

When visiting Washington state Dept. of Fish and Wildlife or Washington state Dept. of Natural Recourses lands, you'll receive free day-use parking and all other privileges a Discover Pass provides. You'll use your Lifetime Disabled Veteran Pass to receive these benefits, no Discover Pass is needed. Please contact these agencies directly with questions.

Apply for this pass

This pass is free to apply for.

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

Disabled Veteran Pass application (PDF)  

Disabled Veteran Pass application (Word)

Solicitud De Pase De Veterano Discapacitado (PDF)

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 your Veteran’s Affairs award letter showing a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. 

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

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

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

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 and overnight unattended vehicle fees and the dockside utility hook-up fee.

Roofed shelters (including cabins and yurts), vacation homes, group camps and day-use shelters.

This pass is not honored outside of Washington State recreational lands and at Sno-Parks.