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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2021-12-21

Contact: Chris Pedretti, DNR Business Services Section Chief 
Christopher.Pedretti@wisconsin.gov or 608-572-5338

2022 State Park And Forest Admission Stickers And Trail Passes Available For Purchase

close up on feet wearing boots walking on snow 2022 state park and forest admission stickers and trail passes are on sale now. Photo credit: iStock/nortonrsx

Editor's Note: A previous press release included an incorrect phone number for inquiries. The correct phone number is listed above.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that the 2022 state park and forest admission passes are currently on sale.

Get outdoors in the new year with 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.

Wisconsin state park sticker illustration with human and animal footprints in the sand next to water

The 2022 stickers and passes for admission to parks, forests, recreation areas and trails are valid from the date of purchase through Dec. 31, 2022.

The vehicle admission stickers provide access to more than 60 state parks, forests and recreation areas across Wisconsin.

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.

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 can be purchased online, in-person at individual state parks, by phone by calling a local state park property office directly during office hours (credit cards accepted) or in-person at DNR service centers.

Those interested in purchasing a bulk order of annual admission stickers on behalf of themselves or their organization can fill out this questionnaire and DNR staff will assist with the order.

More information about the Wisconsin state park and forest vehicle admission sticker is available here.