The Parks headquarters Information Center is moving from its current location in Tumwater to the Department of Ecology building at 300 Desmond Drive SE in Lacey. Our customer service team is located at the front desk, just inside the main entrance.
Sno-Park Permits
A Sno-Park permit grants access to any of the 120+ winter recreation sites maintained by the Winter Recreation program across the state.
Parking at a Sno-Park requires at least one type of permit for your vehicle. You will need either a one-day or seasonal permit and possibly a special groomed trails permit.
Please note that Washington Sno-Park permits are no longer accepted in California, Oregon, and Idaho. To find out about Oregon Snow Park sites, contact the Oregon Department of Transportation at (503) 986-3006. For information on Idaho Park-n-Ski lots, call Idaho Parks and Recreation at (208) 334-4199.
Types of permits
There are three types of permits: one-day, seasonal, and special groomed trails permits. Sno-Park permits may be purchased online between November 1 and April 30.
One-day permit
The one-day permit is honored until midnight of the date written on the permit for parking at all Sno-Parks, including designated special groomed trail areas.
Seasonal permit
The seasonal permit is non-transferable between vehicles. Many Sno-Parks require only a seasonal permit for season parking.
Special-Groomed Trail permit
Some Sno-Parks receive special grooming attention and require both the seasonal permit and the special groomed trail permit. This permit is required at the following Sno-Parks:
| Cabin Creek | Lake Easton |
| Chiwawa | Lake Wenatchee |
| Crystal Springs | Mount Spokane |
| Hyak | Nason Ridge |
Permit purchasing
Sno-Park permits are available beginning November 1 through April 30 either online or by purchasing it from one of many permit vendor locations.
Sno-Park permits fees:
| Permit Type | Purchased from State Parks | Purchased from Retail Vendor | Purchased Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-Day | $25 | $28 | $25 |
| Seasonal | $50 | $53 | $50 |
| Special-Groomed Trail | $70 | $73 | $70 |
A $3 handling fee is charged when Sno-Park permits are purchased from retail locations.
Snowmobile registration
Vehicles using Sno-parks for snowmobiling are required to purchase a Sno-Park permit. In addition, all snowmobiles must be registered through the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) or a licensing agent.
Registration is not required for snowmobiles owned and operated by the United States, another state, or a political subdivision thereof.
A snowmobile owned by a resident of another state or Canadian province is exempt if that snowmobile is registered under in state or province the owner resides in. You will still need to buy a permit to park at a Sno-Park. Snowmobiles that are registered in another state or province but physically located in Washington for a period of more than fifteen consecutive days must register.
Snowmobile registrations are valid Oct. 1 through Sept. 30. The fee is $50 and includes one Sno-Park permit and one decal for the snowmobile. The Sno-Park permit must be affixed to the towing vehicle the lower left corner of the driver side windshield.
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Contact Us
| Department | Winter Recreation |
|---|---|
| Phone | 360-902-8684 |
| winter@parks.wa.gov | |