The Brief Washington’s annual Discover Pass fee will increase from $30 to $45 starting Oct. 1, the first change since 2011. The Discover Pass funds about 71% of State Parks’ operating budget, supporting maintenance, staffing and conservation. Lifetime Disabled Veterans Pass holders will gain access to DNR and WDFW lands but will begin paying reservation transaction fees. Washington’s annual Discover Pass will increase from $30 to $45 beginning Oct. 1, marking the first price change since the program began in 2011. Why is the Discover Pass price going up?