The Keep Colorado Wild Pass has raised $41 million in its second year of being on sale, with more than 1.5 million Coloradans opting in to purchase the pass while registering a vehicle.

The money supports Colorado state parks, local search and rescue volunteers, and the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.

The Keep Colorado Wild Passes offer Coloradans a 60 percent savings on the traditional $80 annual state park pass. They provide car bike and foot entry into all Colorado state parks. Coloradans can opt in or out of the pass annually when registering a passenger vehicle, light truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle with the DMV.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COW) started the new pass in January 2023. The first year of the pass raised $39.7 million.

“We’re excited to report on the Keep Colorado Wild Pass’s success during its second year of operations,” said CPW Chief Financial Officer Justin Rutter. “This is a meaningful increase in revenue for our agency compared to previous years, which is an important source for our state parks, wildlife, search and rescue volunteers, and avalanche forecasters.”

CPW’s goal is to raise $36 million annually from pass sales, with the first $32.5 million allocatee to state park maintenance and development. The next 2.5 million goes toward search and rescue teams, and $1 million to the CAIC. Any extra money goes to wildlife projects and outdoor educational programs.

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