Skip the line this holiday weekend and buy state park admission stickers online

Jul 08, 2023

On Thursday, the Assembly Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation held an informational hearing for an update from the Office of Outdoor Recreation. The Department of Tourism proposed the creation of the Office of Outdoor Recreation during the department's 2019-2021 budget propos…

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds the public to beat the crowds at state park properties this Labor Day weekend by purchasing their 2023 annual vehicle admission stickers online.

Find your adventure this holiday weekend at any Wisconsin state park, forest or recreation area.

With 50 parks, 15 forests, 44 trails, 84,000 miles of rivers and streams, 15,000 lakes and hundreds of miles of Lake Michigan and Mississippi River shoreline, the state offers outdoor resources to explore from north to south.

The sticker is required on all motor vehicles stopping in state recreation areas. The annual rate for most state residents is $28.

Visitors must display an annual sticker or daily pass to the vehicle as instructed or show proof of purchase upon entrance. Once you purchase your annual sticker online, you can use your email confirmation as proof of purchase.

Visitors may print the email receipt and place it on the driver’s side dashboard.

Popular parks may reach lot capacity this weekend due to demand. If a spot is not available, do not park on roadways.

Consider these parking suggestions:

View current property information and be aware of temporary closures by visiting our state property condition notices page.

Find a state park property to explore by going to the DNR’s website. The Find A Park feature on the website allows you to search activity or location. The Hidden Gems of Wisconsin State Park Properties map offers some of the lesser-known state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas to visit.

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On Thursday, the Assembly Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation held an informational hearing for an update from the Office of O…