Recreation Passes & Permits

Most national forest system lands are open, free of charge for your use and enjoyment. Entrance and user fees may be charged at some areas. ENTRANCE FEES are required for entering designated federal recreation areas such as National Parks and National Monuments. Entrance fees can be paid each time you visit a forest or grassland, or you can use a special pass, including the America the Beautiful - National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Passes. The America the Beautiful passes include the Annual Pass, Annual Senior Pass, Lifetime Senior Pass, Access Pass, and beginning November 1, Lifetime Military Pass for Gold Star Families and Veterans. To read more information about the different types of passes and the requirements for each, please visit the U.S. Forest Service Recreation Fees and Passes.

Obtaining Passes: 

The Kisatchie National Forest Supervisor’s Office and District Offices are pleased to provide opportunities for the public to obtain America the Beautiful Passes and Kisatchie National Forest Annual Day-Use and Trail Use Passes. It is always a good idea to contact the office before traveling far distances to insure passes are available. All offices are closed during Federal holidays.

• Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Alexandria Forestry Center, 2500 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA, 71360 (318)473-7160
• Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Calcasieu Ranger District Office, 9912 Hwy 28 West, Boyce, LA, 71409 (318)793-9427
• Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the  Caney Ranger District Office, 3288 Hwy 79, Homer, LA, 71040 (318)927-2061
• Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Catahoula Ranger District Office, 5325 Louisiana Highway 8, Bentley, LA, 71407 (318)765-3554
• Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kisatchie Ranger District Office, 229 Dogwood Park Road, Provencal, LA, 71468 (318)472-1840
• Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Winn Ranger District Office, 12319 U.S. Highway 84 West, Winnfield, LA, 71483 (318)628-4664

Pass Information

In January 2007, new interagency passes replaced the Golden Eagle, Golden Age, and the Golden Access Passports as well as the National Park Pass.

If you still have a Golden Passport or National Parks Pass, they may still be valid.

• The Golden Eagle Passports or National Parks Passes that were sold in 2006 will be honored until they expire.
• The Golden Age Passports and Golden Access Passports will continue to be honored for the lifetime of the pass holder, so both passes will be valid for many years to come.

~ Click here to purchase America the Beautiful passes online ~

Kisatchie National Forest Annual Day-Use and Trail Use Passes

These passes entitle you to unlimited day use in participating fee areas forest wide for one year from month of issue. Recreation day-use fee areas include picnic areas, swim beaches, and boat launches. (Does not cover fees for overnight use.) Interagency Senior Pass, Interagency Access Pass, Golden Age Passport, and Golden Access Passport holders are eligible for a 50% discount on the KNF Annual Day-Use Pass at these expanded amenity fee sites. Print out this Annual Day-Use Pass Brochure for information on how to purchase a pass and learn what it covers in the Kisatchie National Forest AND the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas.