MADISON, WI (WTAQ) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2022 state park and forest admission passes will go on sale Nov. 26.
“Black Friday, they will be available. Traditionally it’s always been December 1st, but due to popular demand we moved that time frame up,” said DNR Business Services Section Chief, Chris Pedretti.
The stickers can provide access to some of the most scenic areas in Wisconsin, including thousands of miles of trails, dozens of beaches and a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities.
“Popularity of the state parks has been increasing every year for awhile, but obviously in the past few years with the pandemic. We saw a huge increase of people getting outdoors last year, and that has continued,” Pedretti told WTAQ News. “Sales increased again this year along with a lot of different recreation opportunities like camping and everything else…Across the board we’re seeing more people getting outdoors for different kinds of recreation activities and getting out to the properties.”
The vehicle admission stickers provide access to more than 60 state parks, forests and recreation areas across Wisconsin.
“They are valid from the day of purchase, so you can start enjoying state parks immediately. They last through the calendar year, so basically through the end of 2022,” Pedretti said.
The stickers are required on all motor vehicles visiting state parks and recreation areas. Some state forest and trail parking areas also require the sticker.
Give the gift of the great outdoors by purchasing admission stickers and trail passes for family, friends and co-workers in time for the holidays. The DNR recommends purchasing stickers by Friday, Dec. 10 to receive them before the holidays.
A state trail pass is required for all people age 16 or older biking, in-line skating, horseback riding, cross-country skiing or off-highway motorcycling on specific state trails. A state trail pass is not required for walking or hiking.
An admission sticker costs $28 for Wisconsin residents or $38 for non-residents. If there is more than one vehicle registered to the same household, additional state park and forest stickers are available for $15.50 for residents and $20.50 for non-residents. A senior citizen annual sticker for $13 is available for Wisconsin residents 65 years of age and older. Annual trail passes are $25 for residents and non-residents.
Resident and non-resident annual admission stickers are available online and at individual state park and forest properties via drive-up window service, self-registration kiosks or over the phone. State trail passes are available only at individual properties.
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