The Washington State Discover Pass Program has designated 12 Discover Pass free days for 2025. On these days, visitors will not need Discover Pass to park a vehicle at a Washington state park or on lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW)

New this year is a free day celebrating Smokey Bear’s birthday.

“For decades Smokey Bear has emphasized the importance of fire safety to our communities with his central message: Only You Can Prevent Wildfires,” Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz said. “As folks are enjoying Washington’s public lands on Discover Pass free days next year, and especially on Smokey’s birthday, I hope that they’ll keep his mission in mind and recreate responsibly.”

The 2025 Discover Pass free days are:

Wed., Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day and First Day Hikes

Mon., Jan. 20 – Martin Luther King Junior Day

Sun., March 9 – Billy Frank Junior’s Birthday

Wed., March 19 – State Parks’ 111th Birthday

Tues., April 22 – Earth Day

Sat., June 7 and Sun., June 8 – Free Fishing Weekend

Thurs., June 19 – Juneteenth

Sat., Aug. 9 – Smokey Bear’s Birthday

Sat., Sept. 27 – National Public Lands Day

Fri., Oct. 10 – World Mental Health Day

Mon., Nov. 11 – Veterans Day