State Park and Trail Fees
User fees and state taxes provide most of the money for operating Wisconsin state parks, forests, and trails. The fees include vehicle admission stickers, state trail passes, and camping fees. Admission Stickers
Buy your sticker either when you get to the park or in advance. 2008 Sticker FeesAnnual stickers for 2008 are valid from date of purchase through December 31, 2008.
* Half-price annual stickers are available for additional vehicles registered to the same household address. State Trail PassA 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 certain trails. A state trail pass is not required for walking or hiking.
For more information and a list of trails that require a state trail pass, see: State Trail Pass - Frequently Asked Questions. If you bought a Wisconsin state trail pass in 2008, we want to hear about your experiences and opinions! Please take our State Trail Pass Survey. How to Get Stickers and Trail PassesThere are many options for buying state park stickers and trail passes:
Note: Please allow seven to nine days for us to process your mail or telephone order and the US mail to deliver it. You must have the sticker on your vehicle or the trail pass with you for it to be valid. There's an additional $5 fee for anyone who fails to pay the fee before using the park, trail, or campsite if there's a self-registration station available. Replacement StickersIf you're trading in your car or replacing a windshield with a state park sticker on it, you can get a free sticker for your new windshield. Here's how:
Removing Old Stickers From Your WindshieldThe most effective way to remove an old sticker is to scrape it off with a razor blade. For your safety, we recommend using a razor blade in a scraper holder, available at hardware stores. A razor blade works better than a box cutter, which just tends to scratch the sticker into tiny pieces with the tip of the blade. You can also stop in at a state park contact station, and they can help you remove it. Goo-gone or other adhesive removers can be helpful if there is any residue left on the windshield, but the razor blade usually will remove most of the glue as well. Vehicle Fee WaiversVehicle admission and trail fees may be waived for:
To receive such a waiver, complete a Vehicle Permit/Trail Fee Waiver Request [PDF, 26KB] form and send it directly to the property from which you're requesting the waiver. The form must be received at the property at least seven days before the beginning of the planned activity. Stop at the property office for a courtesy permit when you arrive. For more information, ask Wisconsin State Parks, (608) 266-2181. Last Revised:
Friday August 22 2008
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