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 textWhat types of recreation passes are available and how do I decide?

Northwest Forest Passes (Oregon & Washington)

  • Day Pass

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    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

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

    Buy Annual Pass

Interagency Passes

  • 4th Grade Pass

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    ($0) - A free annual pass for current 4th grade students.

    4th Grade Interagency Pass

  • Annual Pass

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    ($80) -  An annual pass for anyone to purchase.

    Interagency Annual Pass

  • Senior Lifetime Pass

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    ($80) -  A lifetime pass for those age 62 or older. 

    Interagency Senior Lifetime Pass

  • Senior Annual Pass

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    ($20) - An annual pass for those age 62 or older, valid for 12 months 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

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    ($0) - A lifetime pass for those with a permanent disability.

    Interagency Access Pass

  • Military Annual Pass

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    ($0) - A 12 month pass for any veteran or active military personnel and their dependents.

    Interagency Military Pass

  • Gold Star Family Voucher

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    ($0) - For next of kin of a United States Armed Forces member who gave his or life in the line of duty.

    Gold Star Family Voucher

Locations to Buy Passes from Local Vendors

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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.

Vendor Map

 

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.