Hand holding a orange Senior Limited Income pass.

Senior Citizen Limited Income Pass

Offered to Washington State residents who are 62 years or older with a limited household annual income of $40,000 or less.

Pass benefits

Free day-use parking, watercraft launch and trailer dump in State Parks.  

50% discount on nightly camping or moorage fees.

50% off of the Senior Off-Season Pass.

This pass is free to apply for and must be renewed every 5 years.

This pass does not take the place of a Discover Pass when visiting lands managed by Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife or Department of Natural Resources.

Download the Discount Pass Program brochure (166 MB).

How to apply or renew your pass

Do not submit multiple applications.  This may result in a delay.

Download the Senior Citizen Limited Income Pass application (PDF).

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

If you need to renew your pass, please reapply.

Proof of residency

Documents must be current, valid and at least 3 months old.  *Submit one of the following for each applicant:

  • Washington state driver license.
  • Washington state ID card.
  • Washington state voter registration card.

Proof of age

If not applying with a driver license or ID card please provide one of the following:

  • Birth certificate.
  • Baptismal certificate.
  • Notarized affidavit of age.  

Proof of income

Proof of an annual income of $40,000 or less, or in accordance RCW 84.36.381.  Documents  must be from the current tax year.  Applicants must provide spousal income when applicable.   *Provide one of the following: 

  • Federal Income Tax transcript.
  • Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption.
  • Social Security Administration form SSA-1099. 

Do NOT submit original documents.

*We may request additional information or documentation.

Mail

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission 
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504

Fax

(360) 586-6640

Email

passes@parks.wa.gov

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 important for pass holders to understand:

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

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Contact Us

Name Discount Pass Program
Department Information Center
Phone (360) 902-8844
Email infocent@parks.wa.gov
Fax (360) 586-6640