The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to beat the crowds at state park properties this Fourth of July weekend by purchasing their 2023 annual vehicle admission stickers online.
With 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state biking trails, 84,000 miles of rivers and streams, 15,000 lakes and hundreds of miles of Lake Michigan and Mississippi River shoreline, Wisconsin has plenty of places to explore and activities for all.
State park and forest vehicle admission stickers are required on all motor vehicles in state parks, forests and recreation areas. Annual vehicle admission stickers offer admission to all state parks and forests for the calendar year. The standard annual admission sticker rate for Wisconsin residents is $28.
Once you purchase your annual sticker online, you can use your email confirmation as proof of purchase to visit state park properties immediately. If the sticker does not arrive in the mail in time, visitors may print the email receipt and place it on the driver’s side dashboard.
As you explore this holiday weekend, be mindful of the following:
- Know before you go – popular parks may temporarily reach parking lot capacity this weekend due to high demand.
- View current property information to be aware of temporary closures at and around park properties before visiting
- If camping at a park or forest, consider leaving your vehicle at your campsite. Campsite check-in and check-out is 3 p.m.
- Fireworks are not allowed in Wisconsin state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas.
- Many parts of the state are in a drought and fire danger will be increasing going into the weekend. Avoid using fireworks in dry grassy areas and please use caution when building campfires. Always make sure embers are cold before leaving the fire ring.
Find a Wisconsin state park property to explore by visiting the DNR’s website. The Find A Park feature on the DNR’s website allows you to search for park properties by activity or location.
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