Heceta Head Lighthouse State Park, Oregon Coast

2. Pay Station for State Park

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$3 daily day-use fee or buy a 12-month permit for $25, or a 24-month permit for $40. These 1- and 2-year permits are good at all state park day-use areas. The day-use fee is waived for visitors with a current state park camping receipt. Call 1-800-551-6949 for information

Many parks have pay stations like this for daily use. You can also buy a permit good for 5 days for use at any location for $10.