Where do I buy my parking pass?

Any place you by a fishing or hunting license. I was told Big 5. Or if you have one of those already that will work too.

You don't need a parking pass that I know of.

Online. $4.32 for a 1-day pass.

It's not a parking pass, it's an entry pass and it is a new rewuirement for this year. I believe Cathy is correct, you can buy the pass or use a fishing license, available at sporting goods stores. Found and added this info: Passes: A CDFW Lands Pass must be carried by each visitor who is 16 years of age or older, however, visitors who are carrying a valid California hunting or fishing license in their name are exempt from this requirement. Lands passes may be purchased on-line, by phone at (800) 565-1458, or in-person at locations wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold. Lands passes cannot be substituted for Wildlife Area Hunting Passes, which are required for adult hunters on Type-A and Type-B wildlife areas. School and organized youth groups, including accompanying adults, are exempt from the lands pass requirement, but need to contact the area to schedule a field trip.