December 3, 2019 3:30 a.m.
Annual parking permits for state parks in Oregon are on sale through the end of the year.
A release from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said shoppers can buy a permit for $5 off the annual price of $30.
Lisa Sumption, director of OPRD said it’s the only time of the year that the department discounts the annual pass. Passes can be purchased by going to www.store.oregonstateparks.org. The release said that site also has branded holiday gift gear such as water bottle, T-shirts and hoodies. Select merchandise is also on sale during the month of December.
Parking permits are also sold at major OPRD offices, some state park friend’s group stores and selected local businesses throughout the state.
Parking costs $5 a day at 25 state parks for those without a 12 or 24-month parking permit or a same day camping receipt. Permits are transferable from vehicle to vehicle.
The release said visitors are the single largest source of funding for Oregon state parks. Revenue from RV registrations and the Oregon Lottery, dedicated by voters in 1998 and 2010, make up the rest.