Off-Season Senior Citizen Pass

Pass benefits

The pass provides 1 site per night of free camping or moorage ($10 will be charged for utility sites per night). It's valid seven days a week from Oct 1 to March 31 and Sunday through Thursday in April.  

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

The pass costs $75.  Passes expires April 30 annually. 

Senior Citizen Limited Income pass holders may purchase the Off Season Pass for $37.50, a 50% discount.  You must have a current and valid Senior Limited Income Pass to collect this discount.

How to apply 

Application are accepted starting on Sept. 1.  Early applications will be returned to sender and refunded.

Use the contact information at the bottom of this page if you need help applying or have questions. 

Download the application

Senior Off-Season pass application (PDF)

We'll email or mail you an application, call (360) 902-8844, or the Washington Telecommunication Relay Service or emailinfocent@parks.wa.gov.

Provide documents

Please don't apply with original documents or submit more than one application.  When buying a pass in person, a copy of your documentation may be collected.

We may request additional information.

Residency

Must show Washington state residency for at least 3 consecutive months. Submit one of the following:

• Valid Washington state driver license or ID card
• Valid Washington state voter registration card
• Washington state property tax exemption

Age

If you don't apply with a driver license or ID card provide one of the following:

• Birth certificate
• Baptismal certificate
• Notarized affidavit of age

Submit application

Mail

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

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

Park sales locations

Passes go on sale starting Sept. 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 a reservation by calling (888) 226-7688 or visitwashington.goingtocamp.com. You can also use your pass for first come, first served camping.

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.

We don't offer Off-Season discounts for reservations made before the purchase of an Off-Season Pass.  You must purchased a new pass every year.

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

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 the registered Occupant 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.

Discount doesn't apply to reservations made before purchasing your pass each year.

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 important for pass holders to understand:

• Campsites and moorage are for recreational use only. Stay limits apply, see park rules.   
• 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.