Oregon Veterans Discount?
Oregon has long given a discount to Disabled Vets ... ten days free per month. SO, we are in Oregon - asked about the discount. Turns out you have to apply by mail before hand. Altho it's appare...
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Monkey...
We just did a WA/OR trip this summer.
My hub's a disabled veteran. Oregon State Parks gives you 100% as you stated. Yep.. you have to apply for the perk (providing a copy of your disability rating letter), but they were fairly speedy about getting us the pass sent out. Also, you can't exceed 5 nights in a row if I recall, but you can move and come back.
Here's the scoop on the WA state parks-
Disabled Veteran Lifetime Pass - No Charge
Free camping/moorage, campsite reservations through State Parks central reservations system, watercraft launching, trailer dump. Valid year-round. Offered to Washington state residents with a documented service-connected disability of at least 30 percent. Proof of identification will be required at check-in.
Here's a link to the PDF application ...
WA State Veteran Pass Application
Disability Pass - No Charge
Good for 50 percent discount on nightly camping/moorage. Free watercraft launching and trailer dump. Valid all year round. Available for one-year (short-term disability) or five-year (permanent disability) periods. Offered to Washington state residents who are legally blind, profoundly deaf, developmentally disabled or who meet the disability definition used by the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Note: A Permanent Disability Parking Permit, issued by the Washington State Department of Licensing, also entitles you to the 50 percent disability discount on camping and moorage and waives the trailer dump and boat launch fee. Simply show your placard, license plate or issued wallet card along with matching I.D. directly to the park ranger.
It sure helps financially...
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We just did a WA/OR trip this summer.
My hub's a disabled veteran. Oregon State Parks gives you 100% as you stated. Yep.. you have to apply for the perk (providing a copy of your disability rating letter), but they were fairly speedy about getting us the pass sent out. Also, you can't exceed 5 nights in a row if I recall, but you can move and come back.
Here's the scoop on the WA state parks-
Disabled Veteran Lifetime Pass - No Charge
Free camping/moorage, campsite reservations through State Parks central reservations system, watercraft launching, trailer dump. Valid year-round. Offered to Washington state residents with a documented service-connected disability of at least 30 percent. Proof of identification will be required at check-in.
Here's a link to the PDF application ...
WA State Veteran Pass Application
Disability Pass - No Charge
Good for 50 percent discount on nightly camping/moorage. Free watercraft launching and trailer dump. Valid all year round. Available for one-year (short-term disability) or five-year (permanent disability) periods. Offered to Washington state residents who are legally blind, profoundly deaf, developmentally disabled or who meet the disability definition used by the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Note: A Permanent Disability Parking Permit, issued by the Washington State Department of Licensing, also entitles you to the 50 percent disability discount on camping and moorage and waives the trailer dump and boat launch fee. Simply show your placard, license plate or issued wallet card along with matching I.D. directly to the park ranger.
It sure helps financially...
.
