Explore More With The Wisconsin State Park System’s New 12-Month Admission Pass

Starting Today, December 2, 2024, Wisconsin State Parks, including Devil’s Lake State Park here in Baraboo, are moving to a 12-month admission pass system. Here’s what you need to know about the change.

The New Pass System

Instead of all passes expiring on December 31st, your pass will now be valid for 12 months from the month of purchase. For example, if you buy a pass in March 2025, it’ll be valid through March 2026.

Pass Options and Pricing

For Devil’s Lake State Park:

• Daily admission: $13 for Wisconsin residents, $16 for out-of-state
• 12-Month Vehicle Admission Pass: $28 for Wisconsin residents, $38 for out-of-state plates
• Additional vehicle from the same household: $15.50

The pass is also valid at all other Wisconsin State Parks, though daily admission rates may vary by location.

How to Purchase

You can buy your pass:

• Online through the DNR website (Wisconsin Plates Only)
• At the park entrance
• At DNR service centers

When purchasing online, you’ll receive an email confirmation that works for immediate park entry. Your physical pass will arrive in the mail later, marked with its expiration date.

A Few Important Notes

• Trail passes are different from vehicle admission passes and still operate on a calendar year (January-December)
• If you buy an additional vehicle pass, it will expire the same month as your primary pass
• Conservation patron passes will have a new design starting March 2025, but their validity period isn’t changing

For complete details about admission passes and fees, visit the DNR’s Vehicle Admission webpage.