Some areas require a Sno-park permit; others will need a Discover Pass

OLYMPIA —  Washington State Parks and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announce changes in requirements to visiting winter recreation areas in Washington state. The changes affect whether a Sno-Park permit or a Discover Pass will be required to access state-managed winter recreation areas and Sno-Parks.

Visitors who have a current seasonal Sno-Park permit will not need to purchase a Discover Pass to visit a designated Sno-Park area between November 1 and March 31 for winter recreation activities. The seasonal Sno-Park permit is $40. A one-day Sno-Park permit is $20. Some non-motorized Sno-Parks require a Special Groomed Trail sticker for an additional $40. For more information, visit www.parks.wa.gov/winter/nonmotorparks/.

DNR manages several winter recreation trailheads, which are no longer part of the Sno-Park system. For these areas, visitors will need an annual or day-use Discover Pass at the following:

·         The Ahtanum Winter Recreation Areas in Yakima County

·         Lily Lake in Chelan County

·         Rattlesnake in Yakima County

·         Manastash in Kittitas County (Note: Manastash is not open this season due to storm damage from last spring.)

An annual Discover Pass costs $30 and a day-use pass is $10. (Transaction fees apply when purchased from a retail provider.)

In addition, those who purchase a one-day Sno-Park permit will also need an annual or one-day Discover Pass to visit the following locations:

·         Crystal Springs Sno-Park

·         Hyak Sno-Park

·         Easton Reload Sno-Park

·         Lake Easton State Park

·         Lake Wenatchee State Park

·         Fields Spring State Park

·         Mount Spokane State Park

·         Mount Tahoma Trail System (managed by DNR)