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Permits

Certain sites within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic area receive extremely high visitation and require reservable permits to mitigate public safety concerns and resource damage. 

Recreation Permits

Multnomah Falls

View of the Multnomah Falls viewing plaza and the base of the falls. People are walking in the sun and mist from the falls is in the air.

Seasonal timed reservation tickets for day-use required May-September only.

Dog Mountain

View from the top of Dog Mountain

Seasonal permit required on weekends & Memorial Day during peak wildflower season.

Special Use Permits

Outfitting & Guiding Services

Fisherman on Klickitat River

A special use permit is required to conduct outfitting or guiding activities on National Forest System land or on the Klickitat and White Salmon Wild and Scenic Rivers.

Recreation Events

Klickitat Trail

A recreation event permit is required for any event where an entry or participation fee is charged, or where paid membership in a group or organization is a prerequisite for participation.

Commercial Filming & Still Photography

A river flowing through a canyon

Like other commercial uses of National Forest lands and resources, commercial filming requires a special use permit issued by the Area Manager.

Last updated April 29th, 2025