Free Parking Days

The state hosts several “Discover Pass Free Days” throughout the year where a Discover Pass isn’t needed to park at public lands.

lease come visit us on the following 2025 Discover Pass Free Days:

  • Jan. 1 — First Day Hikes; New Year’s Day
  • Jan. 20 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • March 9 —  Billy Frank Junior's Birthday
  • March 19 — State Parks’ Birthday
  • April 22  — Earth Day
  • June 7 — Free Fishing Weekend
  • June 8 — Free Fishing Weekend
  • June 19 — Juneteenth
  • Aug. 9 — Smokey Bear's Birthday
  • Sept. 27 —  National Public Lands Day
  • Oct. 10 — World Mental Health Day
  • Nov. 11 — Veteran's Day

Free days do not apply to overnight stays or rented facilities. Free days are valid on all state-managed lands. Sno-Park permits are still required on free days at designated Sno-Parks during the winter season.