Minnesota state park permits

Starting in 2007, motorhome owners won’t have to pay a secondary vehicle permit fee for their towed vehicles when visiting Minnesota state parks.

Currently, motorhomers towing a vehicle must purchase camping permits for the RV as well as their towed vehicle. An annual use permit costs $25, and a permit for a second vehicle, $18. A state park permit valid for one day costs $7, per vehicle.

Senate File 2973, approved by the Minnesota Sate Legislature on May 21, requires state parks to provide a temporary permit for towed vehicles. The temporary permit will be issued with the normal use permit and allows the towed vehicle to be driven in state parks until the use permit expires.

The new law, which takes effect Jan. 1, also reduces the one-day park permit from $7 to $5.

All vehicles entering a Minnesota state park must display a valid permit, which must be affixed to the lower right-hand corner of the windshield. Annual and day permits can be purchased at a parks or call the DNR Information Center, (888) 6466-367).

The permits are valid for unlimited visits to all 72 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas.