Black Hills National Forest - Recreation Passes & Permits

Boating and Marinas
Camping
Day-Use Fee Areas - Swim Beaches and Picnic Areas
Discounts
Fishing
Guide Services
Hunting
Off-highway Vehicle Recreation
Rock Collecting and Gold Panning
Trails
Wilderness permits

Black Hills National Forest Annual Recreation Pass

Many picnic grounds, trailheads, and other recreation sites at Black Hills National Forest have no day use fee. Yet, some developed areas charge a fee. If you visit these sites frequently, you may want to purchase a Black Hills National Forest Annual Recreation Pass.

Interagency Recreation Passes:

National interagency passes offer discounts, free entrances, and cover some standard amentity fees at recreation sites with the following federal agencies: U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Bureau of Reclamation. These passes may or may not be accepted by concessionaire operated sites.

*Buy passes online at the US Geological Service or at your nearest national forest or grassland office.

		4th Grade Interagency Pass - Free for current 4th grade students.
		Interagency Annual Pass ($80) - For anyone to purchase, valid for 12 months. Buy Annual Pass
		Interagency Senior Lifetime Pass ($80) - For those age 62 or older. Valid for the lifetime of the passholder.
		Interagency 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 Access Pass (Free) - For those with a permanent disability.
		Interagency Annual Military Pass (Free) - Available for active military personel, or their dependents. Valid for 12 months.
		Interagency Volunteer Pass - The pass can be issued free of charge to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who individually accrues 500 volunteer hours. Available through agency volunteer program coordinators. Work with your local forest volunteer coordinator.