Recreation Passes & Permits

View a list of recreation sites in Oregon and Washington where day use fees may be charged.

Are there any Free Days? Fees are waived at Forest Service-managed day use sites to celebrate specific events.

Question Mark with Question text What types of recreation passes are available and how do I decide?

Northwest Forest Passes (Oregon & Washington)

Day Pass

Day ePass and National Forest Day Pass ($5) - Day use pass honored at all Forest Service operated recreation sites in Washington and Oregon where a day use fee is required.

Buy ePass - (Print at home. *Must be printed within 2 days of purchase.)

Buy Day Pass
Annual Pass

($30) - Annual pass honored at all Forest Service operated recreation sites in Washington and Oregon where a day use fee is required.

Buy Annual Pass

Interagency Passes

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4th Grade Pass

Free for current 4th grade students.

4th Grade Interagency Pass
Annual Pass

($80) - For anyone to purchase, valid for 12 months.

Interagency Annual Pass
Senior Lifetime Pass

($80) - For those age 62 or older. Valid for the lifetime of the passholder.

Interagency Senior Lifetime Pass
Annual Senior Pass

($20) - For those age 62 or older. Valid for one year from month of purchase. A Senior Annual Pass may be applied towards the purchase of a Senior Lifetime Pass.

Interagency Annual Senior Pass
Access Pass

(Free) - For those with a permanent disability.

Interagency Access Pass
- Military Annual & Lifetime Passes
  
  (Free in person; $10 processing fee for online) Annual Pass: Available to Current U.S. Military and Dependents. Valid for 12 months. Lifetime Pass: Available to Gold Star Families and Veterans. Valid for pass holder's lifetime.
  
  Military Annual & Lifetime Passes
Vendor Locations
- Local Vendor Locations
  
  Check out one of our local vendors to purchase a pass! Vendors do not typically stock all pass options. If you're looking for a specific pass option you may want to call ahead to see if they carry your preferred pass.
  
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Local Passes & Permits
- Day Use Digital Pass
  
  Purchase a digital day use pass for Deschutes National Forest recreation sites. If purchasing your pass on-site, no printed copy of the pass will be available. Instead, your license plate number will be used to confirm compliance. If purchasing a pass in advance, a printed copy of the pass is recommended for your vehicle as connectivity is limited.
  
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- Central Cascade Wilderness Permit
  
  From the June 15 to October 15, Central Cascade Wilderness Permits are required for day use at 19 trailheads and for all overnight use within these three areas; Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington and the Three Sisters Wildernesses.
  
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- Newberry National Volcanic Monument 3-Day Pass
  
  This pass covers day use fees at the following Monument sites only; Lava Lands Visitor Center, Lava Butte Interpretive Site, Benham Falls East Day Use Area, Lava River Cave, Lava Cast Forest Day Use Interpretive Site and all of the day use sites in Newberry Caldera.
  
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- Holders of a Golden Age and Golden Access Passports and Senior and Access Passes are entitled to the following discounts on expanded amenity recreation fees:
  - A 50 percent discount on the fee for a single camping unit. This discount does not apply to use of a cabin, lookout, double camping unit, triple camping unit, group camping unit, extra vehicle fees, or any additional camping units and separately charged utility, water, hook-up or day use fees.
- The passes listed above do not cover campground fees.
- Operating an Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) on public land requires an Oregon OHV permit. This is in addition to any forest passes or fees that may be required.
- Sno-Park Permit - The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) requires a Sno-Park Permit to park at designated sno-parks from November 1 through April 30. Learn more about the Oregon Sno-Park program here: https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/pages/vehicle/sno_park_permits.aspx