Annual Park Entrance Licenses

2008 State Park Entrance Licenses Available October 1

The 2008 annual park entrance license for South Dakota's state parks and recreation areas will be available for purchase Oct. 1.

The 2008 park entrance license, which features a picture of kids playing in a lake, is $23 and is valid through May 15, 2009. Purchasers of one license can also buy a second at half price for $11.50. The license is required for entrance into designated state parks, recreation areas and lakeside use areas, although it does not cover camping costs or additional fees.

Entrance licenses can be purchased at local state park offices or by calling the South Dakota Division of Parks and Recreation at (605) 773-3391. Licenses can also be purchased online using a credit card. To place an order, visit www.SDParks.info and click on "Shop GFP Online" along the left side of the screen.

A park entrance license makes a perfect gift for the hard-to-shop-for outdoors person or family. Consider a park entrance license as a gift for Christmas, birthdays or other special occasions. New annual licenses become available each year in October.

For more information on entrance license options, go to the Fees page.

Purchasing Your Annual State Park Entrance License
If you have a VISA or MasterCard, you can purchase your annual or transferable entrance license online. Click here to order your park entrance license online.

If you prefer not to use a credit card, you can mail your request to: Game, Fish and Parks Licensing Office, 412 West Missouri, Pierre, SD 57501 along with your check or money order for the appropriate amount.

Entrance licenses can also be purchased at local state park offices or by calling the SD Division of Parks and Recreation at (605) 773-3391.

An annual park entrance license allows you to use the facilities at nearly 60 state park and recreation areas throughout South Dakota. If you use South Dakota state parks more than four or five times a year, the annual entrance license is a real value. Go to the Fees page for more information on entrance license options.

More than two vehicles?
If you have more than two vehicles registered in your name that you need park licenses for, you may purchase additional second vehicle half-price annuals by mail.

First, you must first purchase two licenses. Then, send the serial numbers of the two park licenses and proof of ownership for all vehicles on a properly completed Park Entrance License Application (requires Acrobat Reader) to the Licensing Office with proper payment (check or money order) to receive additional half-price licenses.