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    Title: Minnesota State Parks Annual Permit
    Alternate Title:
    Description:

    With the purchase of this Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) permit, visitors have unlimited access to special events, scenic places, historic sites, a whole roster of outdoor activities Minnesota’s 75 state parks and recreation areas.


    Subject: State Parks
    Creation Date: 9/11/2008 2:15:05 PM
    Modification Date: 5/19/2025 12:58:54 PM
    Agency Name: Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Department of
    Agency URL: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us
    Agency Description: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages the state's natural resources, hunting, fishing, state forests, state parks, lakes, rivers, streams, boating and water safety, trails, snowmobiling, skiing, education, enforcement, wildlife management, lands and minerals.
    Agency Phone: 651-296-6157
    888-646-6367
    Agency Fax: Agency URL: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us
    Agency Address: Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Dept. of
    500 Lafayette Rd.

    St. Paul
    MN 55155

    Audience: Hold Application URL: https://reservemn.usedirect.com/MinnesotaWeb/Passes/Passes.aspx
    Renewal URL:
    Versa URL:
    Requirements:

    Review Minnesota State Parks Vehicle Permit

    Permits may be purchased online:

    One-day Permit  $7  Buy now (*Yodel)             Year-round Permit  $35  Buy now (*Reserve MN)

    A $35 year-round vehicle permit provides unlimited visits to every Minnesota state park and recreation areas for a full year from the month of purchase.

    By purchasing a vehicle permit, you help maintain and improve the natural resources, facilities, and education and outreach programs that make Minnesota's state parks among the best in the nation.

    Vehicle permits are valid for one year from the month of purchase. Plus, you can receive a discount on additional year-round permits for other vehicles you own.

    /elicense/assets/permit_tcm1083-244909.jpg2024 Minnesota State Parks Permit

    Review:

    State Park and Recreation Area Rules 

    State Park Camping - Reservations required

    Common Questions

    What does it cost?

    Where can I purchase a Minnesota State Parks permit?

    What is Yodel, what is Reserve MN, and what's the difference?

    Do I have to have my vehicle permit before I can go to the park?

    What do I do if I need to buy a vehicle permit at the park but there's nobody in the ranger station?

    What do I do if the ranger station is closed and I don't have a cell signal to buy one using my mobile device?

    When does my year-round permit expire?

    What should I do if I have more than one vehicle?

    What's different about the year-round motorcycle permit?

    What about the specialty license plate?

    Do I need to buy a year-round vehicle permit if I just want to camp for one night?

    I accidentally lost or threw away my year-round vehicle permit before I stuck it on my windshield. Will you replace it?

    I’m buying a new vehicle or need to replace my windshield. Can I get a replacement vehicle permit?

    Are there discounts for vehicles with disability tags?

    Are there military discounts?

    Is there a K-12 educators' discount?

    Is there a group rate?

    Is there a bulk rate for annual permits?

    Is there a discount for tribal members?

    Are there any other discounts, like for seniors?

    Can I check out a vehicle permit from my library?

    I'm here for contract work. Do I need a vehicle permit?

    What vehicles are exempt from needing a permit?

    How do I get help accessing my online account?

    Help! I have a problem with a permit I purchased online.

    I have a question that wasn't addressed - what should I do? 


    Rules:
    Statutes:
    Forms:

    Buy a permit::

    Online
    In person
    • At any staffed and open Minnesota state park ranger station. Keep in mind that not every ranger station is staffed seven days a week.
    • At the Minnesota DNR License Center, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155.

     


    Fees:
    $7 One-day pass

    $35 Year-round Permit

    Period of Issuance:

    A Minnesota state park vehicle permit is valid for one year, from the day it is purchased through the last day of that month one year later.

    Daily vehicle permits that are purchased for one day expire at 10:00 p.m. and are dated the day of purchase. If you are camping overnight (or staying in a cabin or camper cabin), your daily permit will be dated with the following day's date and your vehicle may remain in the park until camping check-out time.


    Length of Determination:
    Immediate

    Other Info:
    Activity: Recreation
    State Parks
    License Detail URL:

    Minnesota State Parks Vehicle Permit

    Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas

    ParkFinder

    Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

    DNR Mobile Web Pages

    Social Media Community

         


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