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Off-Season Senior Citizen Pass
Updates to the Senior Off-Season Pass Program:
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.
Offered to Washington state residents who are 62 years of age or older.
Benefits of this pass
Free camping or moorage, 1 site per night. $10 per night utility fee if camping at a hook-up site.
Pass costs $75, Senior Citizen Limited Income pass holders may purchase the Off Season pass for $37.50, a 50% discount.
Pass is valid seven days a week from Oct 1 to March 31, and Sunday through Thursday in April. Expires after April 30th. Discounts apply to reservation made during the off season period only.
The pass can be purchased annually beginning Sept. 1 at most state parks and at state parks headquarters in Tumwater.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit and application, proof of residency, age and payment.
Download the Off-season Senior Citizen Pass Application (PDF)
Get an application at many state parks or region offices.
Have an application mailed to you by calling (360) 902-8844, or the Washington Telecommunication Relay Service at (800) 833-6388.
proof of residency
You must be a current Washington State resident for at least 3 consecutive months and 62 years of age or older. Submit 1 of the following documents:
- Valid Washington State driver license.
- Valid Washington State identification card.
- Valid Washington State voter registration card.
- Washington State senior citizen property tax exemption.
- Other proofs of residency may be accepted.
proof of age
You must be 62 or older. Submit 1 of the following documents:
- Valid Washington State driver license.
- Valid Washington State identification card.
Do NOT submit original documents.
Completed applications will not be accepted prior to Sept. 1.
Mail:
Washington State Parks
PO Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504
Where can I buy my pass in person?
Passes go on sale starting September 1. Some parks sell out of passes. Please call park for availability.
Where to buy your pass in Southwest Washington:
- State Parks Headquarters, Tumwater
- Battleground Lake State Park
- Paradise Point, State Park
- Millersylvania State Park
- Seaquest State Park
- Mount St Helens Visitor Center
- Ike Kinswa State Park
- Cape Disappointment State Park
- Grayland Beach State Park
- Twin Harbors State Park
- Ocean City State Park
- Pacific Beach State Park
- Lake Sylvia State Park
- Belfair State Park
- Twanoh State Park
- Potlatch State Park
- Penrose Point State Park
- Illahee State Park
- Manchester State Park
- Scenic Beach State Park
- Kitsap Memorial State Park
Where to buy your pass in Northwest Washington
- Northwest Region Headquarters, Burlington
- Cama Beach Historical State Park
- Lake Sammamish State Park
- Saint Edward State Park
- Dash Point State Park
- Kanaskat-Palmer State Park
- Birch Bay State Park
- Rasar State Park
- Larrabee State Park
- Deception Pass State Park
- Bayview State Park
- Fort Casey State Park
- Fort Ebey State Park
- Fort Flagler State Park
- Fort Worden State Park
- Dosewallips State Park
- Sequim Bay State Park
- Moran State Park
Where to buy your pass in Eastern Washington:
- Eastern Region Headquarters
- Riverside State Park headquarters on Charles Rd
- Steamboat Rock
- Ginkgo Petrified Forest /Wanapum Recreation Area
- Sun Lakes/Dry Falls State Park
- Potholes State Park
- Lake Easton State Park
- Pearrygin Lake State Park
- Lake Wenatchee State Park
- Lincoln Rock State Park
- Wenatchee Confluence State Park
- Yakima Sportsman State Park
- Maryhill State Park
- Columbia Hills State Park
HOW TO USE THE PASS
You can start using your pass once you purchase it, 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 fist 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, which always begins with the issue year, followed by the letter "O", and your unique 5 digit number. Leave the dash out when reserving online.
Need help planning your winter camping adventures? Visit our online winter schedule for each park.
The Off Season pass is only valid in Washington state parks. It is not valid at National Parks, or at lands managed by Washington State Department of Natural Resources or the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife.
Washington State parks Discount Pass Rules and expectations
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 to replace lost, stolen, or damaged passes.
- The pass does not provide discounts on annual permits, reservation fees, extra vehicle fees, roofed shelters, group camps or other services, except as noted.
- The pass cannot be used with any other pass or discount.
- 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:
- 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. You must surrender your pass upon request.
- Can I get a refund for reservations made before I buy my pass?
- Does the Off-Season Pass take the place of the Discover Pass?
- Do I leave the pass on my dashboard when visiting parks?
- Is there a fee for the pass?
- What do I do if I lose the pass?
- Can I use my pass to reserve cabins, yurts or vacation houses?
- Where can I find the rules for my pass?
- Is my pass valid for Sno-Parks?