State park passes are now available for the 2020 season.

It could be the last year to purchase park licenses before Game Fish and Parks officials increase entrance and camping fees. The commission is considering an increase to cover $8-million dollars in flood damages.

Chris Hull is a communications representative for Game Fish and Parks.  He says even with an increase price will remain similar to neighboring state parks.

“Even if this increase would go through it’s still very comparable and very much a value,” Hull says. “Are guys and gals that work in the parks, they do a take a lot of pride in what they do in providing good experiences to the outdoors and that’s pretty important.”

Hull says there’s been a lot of infrastructure damage from flooding and high-water events.
Game Fish and Parks commission is considering the proposal to increase fees at a meeting in Chamberlain this Thursday.

The commission will also consider trap check times.