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Minnesota Free State Park Vehicle Permit for Veterans & Military

Statewide, Minnesota · State park access

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Ongoing · free year-round vehicle permit

Minnesota offers a free year-round vehicle permit with unlimited access to state parks and recreation areas for active military personnel and dependents, Veterans with a service-related disability, and Purple Heart recipients. Applicants must show qualifying documents to DNR staff at the St. Paul license center or a staffed state park ranger station

NEEDS REVIEW · Last verified Oct 28, 2026 · Recently updated

Ongoing

Availability
Unknown · Not reported by source
Eligibility
Active-duty military and dependents, Veterans with service-related disability, and Purple Heart recipients; proof of eligibility required.
Cost
No fee

Organization: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources · State parks vehicle permit

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