Oregon Lottery releases new Scratch-Its highlighting Oregon State Parks

The Oregon Lottery has allocated more than $1 billion toward state parks every year since 1999.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — With a popular camping weekend ahead, the Oregon Lottery has released Scratch-Its encouraging residents to visit Oregon State Parks.

The tickets come in three designs, two of them featuring park landscapes and one featuring a fish. The Scratch-Its cost $5 each, and give customers the opportunity to win up to $50,000.

Since 1999, the Oregon Lottery has allocated more than $1 billion toward maintaining and upgrading state parks. The organization named the Champoeg State Heritage Area as one public site that will soon see improvements, such as more RV campsites and cabins.

“Oregon State Parks truly put our state on the map, with some of the most scenic, special places in the country,” Oregon Lottery Director Mike Wells said in a statement. “We’re proud to support State Parks and their impact in our communities across Oregon.”

“We've worked together throughout the years to bring unique recreation opportunities to our visitors and are excited this parking permit program will encourage more people to see our state's beautiful and historic areas without worrying about parking fees,” Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Director Lisa Sumption added.

The Scratch-Its are available at participating retailers.

Residents can also purchase them on State Parks Day on June 1, when OPRD offers free parking at 25 sites and free RV and tent site camping at all sites.

Outside of Memorial Day weekend, the Oregon Lottery has sponsored a program that allows residents to grab an Oregon State Parks parking permit from public libraries. The permits can now be found through Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties.

Digital permits will be available online later in the summer.