Wisconsin State Parks

Entrance fees and passes

Per vehicle, resident vs nonresident pricing: a vehicle admission pass is required on all motor vehicles stopping in state parks, forests and recreation areas (daily $13 WI / $16 out-of-state; annual $28 / $50; rates effective Aug. 19, 2025). State trails use a per-person trail pass for certain uses. Heritage Hill SP charges a per-person admission instead.

• 12-month vehicle admission pass (Wisconsin plates) — $28. All Wisconsin state parks, forests and recreation areas for 12 months Details
• 12-month vehicle admission pass (out-of-state plates) — $50. Same, nonresident vehicles Details
• 12-month pass, Wisconsin residents 65+ — $13. Resident senior vehicles Details
• 12-month reduced-rate pass (additional household vehicle) — $15.50 resident / $32.50 nonresident. Additional vehicles at the same household address; bought with a full-price pass Details
• Daily vehicle admission pass — $13 resident / $3 resident 65+ / $16 nonresident Details
• State trail pass — $25 annual / $5 daily. Required for people 16+ biking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding or inline skating on certain state trails; same price for residents and nonresidents Details

Reservations

Bookings use Wisconsin State Park System reservations (Camis 'Going to Camp').

Book online1-888-947-2757

Pets

Pets allowed on a physical leash no longer than 8 feet at all times and under control; loose pets may be seized. Property-specific pet areas/restrictions appear on park pages. Source