Off-Season Senior Citizen Pass

Senior Off-Season pass update

Starting with the 2023-24 off season, state parks will no longer honor the off-season discount for reservations made before September 1 and before the purchase of an Off-Season pass.

Pass Benefits

The pass is valid seven days a week from Oct 1 to March 31 and Sunday through Thursday in April.  Provides free camping or moorage, 1 site per night. A $10 per night fee will be charged for utility sites.

Discounts apply to reservation made during the off season period only.

Pass costs $75, Senior Citizen Limited Income pass holders may purchase the Off Season pass for $37.50, a 50% discount.

Pass expires April 30th each year.

How to apply

Submit an application, proof of residency, age and payment.

Download the Senior Off-Season pass application (PDF).

Get an application at many state parks.

Have an application mailed to you by calling (360) 902-8844 or the Washington Telecommunication Relay Service at (800) 833-6388.

Applications will not be accepted prior to Sept. 1.

Proof of residency

You must be a current Washington State resident for at least 3 consecutive months. Submit 1 of the following:

Valid Washington State driver license or identification card.

Valid Washington State voter registration card.

Washington State senior citizen property tax exemption.

Proof of age

You must be 62 or older. Submit 1 of the following:

Valid Washington State driver license or identification card.

Do not submit original documents.

Mail

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
PO Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504

We accept checks or money orders through mail. Checks should be made payable to Washington State parks.

Purchase in person

Passes go on sale starting September 1. Some parks sell out of passes. Please call the park for availability or to make an appointment with park staff.

 Southwest Washington:

 Northwest Washington:

Eastern Washington:

How To Use The Pass

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

Make reservations by calling (888) 226-7688 or visit washington.goingtocamp.com. You can also use your pass for first come, first served camping.

Reservations made before Sept. 1 and before the purchase of you pass will not qualify for the off-season discount.

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 when reserving online with no spaces.

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

General discount pass rules and expectations

If you are using a discount pass there are some basic rules you'll need to follow. 

Pass holder expectations

Do not alter or make copies of your pass. Never share your pass or pass number with others. Pass holders will be charged $15 for replacements.

The pass holder must cancel reservations if unable to use them.

Camping rules

The pass holder must be camping and present at the site to receive a discount. The pass is only valid for the person it is issued to. The pass must be valid and physically with you during your visit. Be prepared to provide photo ID.

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.

Do not make duplicate or multiple reservations for the same night. Including double sites.

Park rules

While it is important that you follow all park rules, these rules are most important for pass holders:

• Camping is limited to 10 consecutive nights at any single park from April 1 through Sept. 30, and 20 consecutive nights the rest of the year.
• Moorage is limited to three consecutive nights at any single park.
• Pass holders are expected to treat park staff with respect, always follow park rules and staff guidance.

Violations of these rules, or any other park rules, may result in pass benefit suspension or revocation. Must surrender pass upon request.