Washington Discover Pass increasing from $30 to $45 starting this fall

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Hikers and outdoorspeople looking to enjoy Washington State Parks will have to pay more for a Discover Pass starting this October.

According to Washington State Parks, the price of a Discover Pass will increase from $30 to $45, a $15 increase, starting October 1, 2025. The pass allows you to park and visit parks and lands in Washington State operated by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife and the Washington Department of Natural Resources.

The price increase comes after legislation was passed in April and signed into law by Washington Governor Bob Ferguson in May.

Washington State Parks said, despite the price increase, state parks won't see significant new revenue in the 2025-27 biennium. Washington State Parks said around 71% of the funding for State Parks wi