Explore the great Minnesota outdoors this summer with your library card!

We’ve collaborated with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to provide free, seven-day state park passes for you to check out through the Minnesota State Park Library Program. This pass covers the vehicle entry fee to any state park or recreation area, making it easier to visit a new destination or an old favorite. To check out a pass, visit the library and ask to check out one of our 2 state park passes. Check out an available pass for one week with your library card, place it on the dashboard of your vehicle, and access all our state parks have to offer!

When you get to the state park, make sure the pass is clearly displayed on your vehicle dashboard so park staff can check for the expiration date. Passes only cover the vehicle entrance fee, so if you’d like to camp, reservations will need to be made and paid for separately. Finally, when you are finished, just recycle the pass! 

Learn more about the state parks library program at mndnr.gov/librarypass