The Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument manages to protect natural resource values, public health and safety, recreation facilities, and is consistent with the Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument management plan, 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 these fees.
Forest Products - Information about permits needed to gather forest products on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest surrounding the legislated Monument.
Events and Commercial Permits - Filming, Group use, and Outfitter guide permit information.
The Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument manages to protect natural resource values, public health and safety, recreation facilities, and is consistent with the Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument management plan, 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.