SOUTH DAKOTA STATE PARK ENTRANCE LICENSE - 2026
ANNUAL SD RESIDENT | 1-Vehicle With SD Plates: $40 [+$5 Processing Fee]
NON-RESIDENT ANNUAL | 1-Vehicle Without SD Plates: $60 [+$5 Processing Fee]
COMBO SD RESIDENT | 2-Vehicles With SD Plates: $60 [+$5 Processing Fee]
NON-RESIDENT COMBO | 2-Vehicles Without SD Plates: $90 [+$5 Processing Fee]
TRANSFERABLE | Multiple-Vehicles With SD Plates--1 At A Time: $90 [+$5 Processing Fee] *Not Available to South Dakota Non-Residents*
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Different Rates for South Dakota Residents & Non-Residents -- To be considered a 'SD Resident' for SD State Park Licenses, the car that the license is affixed to must be registered in South Dakota & have SD license plates. If you have any questions, please contact SDGF&P at 605.223.7660 or [email protected] before purchasing.
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**LICENSE purchases SHIP FREE, but incur $5/LICENSE fee for processing -- select 'GIFT CARD / TRAIL PASS / PARK LICENSE PURCHASE' under the shipping options at checkout. Please allow 7-10 days to receive your pass by mail**
A state park entrance license allows you to enjoy over 60 state park and recreation areas throughout South Dakota. The license is required of all motorized vehicles for entrance into designated state parks, recreation areas and lakeside use areas. It does not cover camping costs or additional fees.
The 2026 park entrance license is valid through May 23, 2027.
South Dakota state parks offer a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, kayaking, disc golf, fishing, archery and bird watching.
