Passes & Permits

Photo of a person riding horseback though a meadow.Most National Forests and Grasslands, including the Bighorn, are open, free of charge, for your use and enjoyment. Fees may be charged and permits required for some activities and locations. Business permittees, such as campground concessionaires and outfitter guides, may provide services to public land users.

 

 

 

Interagency Passes

The Bighorn National Forest does not have a general entrance fee; however, the Forest continues to honor an Interagency Passes at all fee campgrounds.

The America the Beautiful Pass can provide either free entrance or a discount for certain recreation fees.

There are three types of passports available:

  • Annual for general public, $80
     
  • Senior for individuals 62 years or older, $10
     
  • Access for blind or permanently
    disabled individuals, FREE

 

Permits

Permits may be required for certain individual and commercial activities that occur on the Forest including, but not limited to, the following:

For more information on the permit process, click here.

 

 

Guided Services

Outfitters and guides are our partners in providing thousands of satisfied customers with unique recreational experiences they might not otherwise have the opportunity or ability to enjoy. Guided experiences range from equestrian trail rides and hunting trips to whitewater kayaking and rafting, fishing, hiking, backpacking, climbing, mountain biking, backcountry skiing, auto touring and bird watching, to name a few.

To hire outfitter and guide services authorized to operate through Forest Service permits, please reference standard commercial services listings and contact them directly.