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Recreation Passes & Permits
Some Forest Service sites in the Columbia River Gorge require that visitors pay a fee or display a valid pass to maintain or enhance the site's amenities. View a list of recreation sites managed by the Forest Service that require a fee within Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area .
Are there any Free Days? Fees are waived at Forest Service-managed day use sites to celebrate specific events.
What types of recreation passes are available and how do I decide?
Northwest Forest Passes (Oregon & Washington)
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Day Pass
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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.)
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Annual Pass
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($30) - Annual pass honored at all Forest Service operated recreation sites in Washington and Oregon where a day use fee is required.
Local Passes & Reservations
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Digital Recreation Day Pass
Enjoy the convenience of buying a Digital Recreation Day Pass at Recreation.gov for Forest Service fee sites in the Scenic Area. You can easily download your digital pass on your phone or tablet, no printing is required.
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Multnomah Falls Timed Reservation Tickets
Seasonal reservation ticket for day-use of the site during busy season. Timed reservation tickets required May-September only.
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Dog Mountain Hiking Permit
Seasonal permit that is required on weekends & Memorial Day during peak wildflower season for each individual using the Dog Mountain Trail System.
Interagency Passes
- Buy passes online at the US Geological Service or at your nearest national forest office or Recreation Pass Vendor.
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4th Grade Pass
Free for current 4th grade students.
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Annual Pass
($80) - For anyone to purchase, valid for 12 months.
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Senior Lifetime Pass
($80) - For those age 62 or older. Valid for the lifetime of the passholder.
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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.
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Access Pass
(Free) - For those with a permanent disability.
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Annual Military Pass
(Free) - For active military personnel and their dependents or veterans. Valid for 12 months.
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Gold Star Family Voucher
(Free) - For next of kin of a member of the United States Armed Forces who lost his or her life
Locations to Buy Passes from Local Vendors
Buy a Pass from a Local Vendor
If you'd prefer buying a recreation pass in person, we've got you covered! Here are over 100 locations in Oregon and Washington where you can pick up a pass.
More Information about Recreation Fees
Where does the money go? Recreation fee revenues make a difference.
How can I get involved? The Pacific Northwest Recreation Resource Advisory Committee provides recommendations concerning recreation fees.
Recreation Special Use Permits
The Forest Service may require recreation permits when extra measures are needed to protect natural or cultural resources, to restrict the number of people participating in the activity at any one time, to provide extra safety or other specialized services. These permits may be issued to individuals as “Special Recreation Permits.”
- No “Special Recreation Permits” are currently required at National Scenic Area sites.
- Organized recreational events (such as competitive races, fund raisers, club activities, weddings, and family reunions) and commercial activities conducted on National Forest System lands do often require a Special Use Permit.
Alerts & Warnings
