Vehicle permit fees to be waived Monday at state parks

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 75 state parks and recreation areas on Monday, Jan. 15.

This “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year on which the DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit at state parks and recreation areas. There is one fee-free day for each season of the year, giving Minnesotans a free-of-charge opportunity to experience the parks and recreation areas at different times of the year. Other fee-free days are scheduled for Saturday, April 27; Saturday, June 8; and Friday, Nov. 29.

Visitors are advised to check for updates in the visitor alert section of individual park web pages before leaving home. Visitors may also download free maps from park web pages. Visitors who prefer a paper map can pick one up at the ranger station.

The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities like camping or equipment rentals.