The Gifford Pinchot National Forest manages to protect natural resource values, public health and safety, recreation facilities, and is consistent with the Gifford Pinchot National Forest plan and resource management plans outlined in the NW Forest Plan. In order to meet these objectives, passes or permits may be required for the occupancy and use of Forest Service land. Additionally, passes assist in funding certain management projects.
Click on the links in the left hand column to go to each of these categories:
Recreation Passes & Permits: In Washington and Oregon some national forest recreation sites require a day use fee. This section includes information about where fees are charged and which passes may be used to cover the
Forest products permits- Edible material, Decorative material, Christmas trees, Plants, Woody material (includes Firewood permit, posts and poles information).
Events and Commercial Permits- Filming, Group use, and Outfitter guide information
Special Use/Other- Permits for other items such as electrical easements, minerals, road and bridge use permits, etc. Please contact the appropriate Ranger District Office for information on other permits not listed.
Wilderness Regulations/Permits- Permits are used to monitor Wilderness use, set trail maintenance priorities, and plan work for Wilderness rangers. There is no charge for these self issued permits available at trailheads that lead into Wilderness.
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For information about gaining a forest pass through volunteer work please contact the nearest Forest office.
95% of the recreation fees you pay to use your public lands go towards keeping these recreation facilities and places maintained, upgraded and/or accessible. Please view our accomplishment reports to see how your user fees are being spent on the forest!
As a forest visitor you are an important partner in helping provide the services that are valuable to you and other visitors. Please give us a call (360) 891-5000.
