November 28, 2023 9:30 a.m. 

Residents can give the gift of the outdoors and save this season with the Oregon State Parks 12-month parking permit sale during the month of December.

A release from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said the permit hangtag once again features whimsical designs from Portland artist El Tran. Holiday shoppers can buy the annual parking permits for only $25, which is a $5 savings. The permit is good for 12 months starting in the month of purchase.

The release said purchasing permits is easy. They can be obtained at the Oregon State Parks store: https://oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com/posProductDetails.do?id=43358&contractCode=OR
Parking permits are also sold at some state park friends’ group stores and select local businesses throughout the state. A complete list of vendors is available at: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/

Parking costs $5 a day at 25 Oregon state parks unless you have a 12-or 24-month parking permit or a same-day camping receipt. The 24-month pass is $50. The permits are transferable from vehicle to vehicle.