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Iowa State Parks - Annual Permit
Iowa Annual Pass
Annual Permit ($40.00) for Lake Manawa & Waubonsie State Parks Only
  • Effective July 1, 2022, nonresident permits are valid for the entire calendar year during which the permit is purchased. This is a change from permits that were previously valid for one year from the month of purchase.
  • A $40 annual permit provides unlimited visits to both parks through the end of the calendar year it was purchased. A secondary vehicle annual permit is also available for $15 and is only available at both park offices and is not available for purchase online.
  • The annual and secondary permits are available at both park offices and can be paid for by credit card, cash or check.
  • There is a $4 convenience fee when a $40 annual permit is purchased online.
  • Annual permits must be adhered to the inside windshield of the vehicle in the lower-left corner on the driver's side by its own adhesive.
  • A $5 daily permit is available at self-registration kiosks located through both parks and at park office when open. They are not available online. Daily vehicle permits are valid for the date of issue.
  • Daily permits must be displayed on the dash of the vehicle on the driver�s side where it can be seen.
  • Permits are required for nonresidents and out of state vehicles. For additional information and for a list of permit exemptions visit,Non-Resident Permits
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Annual Permit ($40.00) for Lake Manawa & Waubonsie State Parks Only
  • Effective July 1, 2022, nonresident permits are valid for the entire calendar year during which the permit is purchased. This is a change from permits that were previously valid for one year from the month of purchase.
  • A $40 annual permit provides unlimited visits to both parks through the end of the calendar year it was purchased. A secondary vehicle annual permit is also available for $15 and is only available at both park offices and is not available for purchase online.
  • The annual and secondary permits are available at both park offices and can be paid for by credit card, cash or check.
  • There is a $3 convenience fee when a $40 annual permit is purchased online.
  • Annual permits must be adhered to the inside windshield of the vehicle in the lower-left corner on the driver's side by its own adhesive.
  • A $5 daily permit is available at self-registration kiosks located through both parks and at park office when open. They are not available online. Daily vehicle permits are valid for the date of issue.
  • Daily permits must be displayed on the dash of the vehicle on the driver's side where it can be seen.
  • Permits are required for nonresidents and out of state vehicles. For additional information and for a list of permit exemptions visit, Non-Resident Permits