State Recreation Lands & Water Access Sites

Anglers, hunters, and others who park on Washington state recreation lands must use either the WDFW Vehicle Access Pass or the Washington State Discover Pass.

WDFW Vehicle Access Pass (VAP)

Most annual hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses include a complimentary Vehicle Access Pass, which allows you to park at WDFW wildlife areas and water access areas. This pass is good only at WDFW managed lands.

Washington State Discover Pass

To park at recreational properties owned or managed by Washington State Parks or the Washington Department of Natural Resources, you will need a state Discover Pass. The Discover Pass is also good at WDFW managed lands.

Where to Purchase

Fishing and hunting licenses, which include the Vehicle Access Pass, and the Discover Pass are available online through the WDFW licensing portal, by phone at 360-902-2464, or at retail license vendors across the state. A complete list of license vendors is available on the WDFW license dealers page. The Discover Pass can also be purchased on the Discover Pass website, by phone at 866-320-9933, and at state parks and parks system offices. For more details on where to buy, visit the Discover Pass sales locations page.

You Must Display Your Parking Pass

Whenever you park at state recreation lands, you must display the Vehicle Access Pass or the Discover Pass so that it is visible from outside the vehicle. Both passes may be transferred between two vehicles, but a single pass may be used for only one vehicle at a time.