Title: Minnesota Horse Pass
Alternate Title:
Description: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Subject: Horseback Riding
Creation Date: 9/11/2008 2:15:02 PM
Modification Date: 9/4/2026 7:39:12 AM
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
Division Name: DNR Information / License Center
Division URL: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/contact/index.html
Division Description:
Division Phone: 651-296-6157
888-646-6367
DNR License Center -Licenses may be purchased anytime by phone at 888-665-4236
Division Fax: Division URL: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/contact/index.html
Audience: Hold
Application URL: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/licenses/online-sales.html
Renewal URL:
Versa URL:
Requirements:
Review Minnesota Horse Pass
A person 16 or older must have a horse pass to ride or drive on any DNR-managed horse trails in Minnesota state parks or state forests, or on state trails. They must sign their horse pass and be carry it with them every time they use the trail. )
Horse Pass goes with the person, not with the horse
Mules and donkeys also require a Horse Pass
Commercial Horse Pass for business owners
Rules: 6100.1355
6100.1950
Statutes: 85.46
Forms:
Pass fees
One Day Horse Pass
One day - $5.00*
Buy one day pass
One Year Horse Pass
One year - $21.00*
Effective January 1 to December 31, regardless of purchase date.
Buy one year pass
Where to buy a horse pass
Online
- You'll need a driver's license or state ID, the last four digits of your social security number (for additional online authentication), and a credit card.
- You'll get a PDF of your horse pass right away. Print and sign it, and carry it with you -- this is your final document, you will not receive anything additional in the mail.
- If you purchase your horse pass online via your phone on the same day you ride, you may show your confirmation receipt for proof of purchase.
In person
At the front desk in most Minnesota state parks. Be sure to confirm that somebody will be in the office when you arrive, if you need to buy a pass at the park. If you are riding in a state forest, you must buy your horse pass in advance.
At any of the 1750 locations around the state that sell DNR permits and licenses. Find one.
- You can use cash or a credit card.
- You'll need a driver's license or state ID.
- You can purchase a duplicate copy of a paper horse pass for $2.50.
You mays sign your pass and take a clear photo of both the front and back sides, and carry it in your phone. Or you can pull up your horse pass through the mobile app for the electronic license system.
*Price includes a one-dollar agent fee. If you purchase online, an additional 2.75% fee will also be added.
Horse Pass goes with the person, not with the horse
Mules and donkeys also require a Horse Pass
Commercial Horse Pass for business owners
Fees:
Daily horse trail pass - $5 (Daily pass is valid only for the date shown)
Annual Pass fee - $21 (For an individual 16 years of age or over)
Period of Issuance:
Annual passes are valid for one year beginning January 1 and ending December 31.
Length of Determination:
Immediate to two weeks, depending on how pass is purchased.
Other Info:
Activity: Recreation
Horseback Riding
License Detail URL:
Minnesota Horse Pass
Horseback Riding
DNR License Agents
Online License Sales
Electronic License System (ELS)
ELS gives three options for buying licenses: Online, phone or in person.
PHONE
A Minnesota Horse Trail Pass may be purchased by phone: 888-665-4236 (1-MN-LICENSE). Call any time of day or night, seven days a week. This toll-free call provides immediate licensing by way of a license identification number, which will be issued at the time of the call. The license identification number is valid until you receive an actual license in the mail. All purchases must be made by credit card.
IN PERSON
Use the License Agents search tool to search by county to find a location where you can buy hunting and fishing licenses and ski passes and apply for hunting lotteries in person.
DNR Mobile Apps
Social Media Community
