You still have to pay the launch fee. This is a state park launch, not a fish and wildlife access. I think the fee is $5.00. You can puchase a state parks season launch pass if you plan on using this launch or other launches at state parks. The season pass is $40.00 and you can get it online at the washington parks dept web site. Check the dates because I think they run for a calander year so make sure you use it enough to make it worth the cost.