A Minnesota state park vehicle permit costs $7 for one day or $35 for a year-round permit, per the DNR’s permit page.
By the It’s Minnesota Editorial Team (who writes this). Last reviewed 1 November 2026.
What Does Each Permit Cost?
| Permit | Price |
|---|---|
| Year-round vehicle permit | $35 |
| Additional year-round vehicle permit (same ownership) | $26 |
| Year-round motorcycle permit | $30 |
| One-day vehicle permit | $7 |
| One-day group permit | $5 |
| Year-round permit with a Federal Access Pass or Minnesota disability license or hang tag | $12 |
How Long Is A Year-Round Permit Good For?
From the day you buy it through the last day of that same month one year later, per the DNR. It covers every Minnesota state park and recreation area.
Where Do You Buy One?
Online: a one-day permit through the DNR’s Yodel portal, or either permit through Reserve MN. In person: any staffed state park ranger station, or the DNR License Center at 500 Lafayette Road in St. Paul. The DNR recommends buying before you leave home because ranger stations are not always open.
Who Gets A Discount?
The DNR says disabled veterans and active-duty military can get discounted or free vehicle permits; read the DNR permit page for who qualifies.
Planning a park trip? See Minnesota state parks passport and plan a visit.
What We Could Not Verify
- Prices change; the DNR page is the source of record on the day you buy.
- Whether your park has a staffed ranger station on the day you visit: check the park page.
- Camping and lodging fees: not covered.
Sources
- Minnesota DNR: State parks vehicle permit, read November 1, 2026
Checked November 1, 2026 by It’s Minnesota. Cite this page: It’s Minnesota, “How Much Is A Minnesota State Park Permit?” (itsminnesota.com/answers/how-much-is-a-minnesota-state-park-permit/), checked November 1, 2026. Free to quote with a link.
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