State Park Pass ^new^: Wisconsin Annual

Sticker goes on your windshield; no check-in required at most parks (though some busy parks still use an entry booth).

Buy your pass in January or February for the upcoming season (valid through December 31 of that year). If you buy in November, you’re only getting a month or two of use. wisconsin annual state park pass

Funds go to park maintenance, staffing, trail upkeep, and land acquisition – not general state revenue. ⚠️ Cons 1. Sticker is vehicle-specific If you switch cars frequently or have a family with multiple drivers, you’ll need extra passes. (You can transfer it once per year for a fee.) Sticker goes on your windshield; no check-in required

From Devil’s Lake and Peninsula State Park to the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest and the Ice Age Trail segments. Funds go to park maintenance, staffing, trail upkeep,

At Devil’s Lake, Peninsula, and Kohler-Andrae, vehicle capacity fills up on summer weekends. The pass doesn’t guarantee entry – you may need a separate day-use reservation.

Unlike some states, Wisconsin’s annual pass includes state trail pass privileges for non-motorized trails (hiking, biking, skiing). Motorized trail users still need a separate pass.