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Recreation Passes & Permits
Introducing the new Enchantment Pass! Access dozens of New Mexico National Forest recreation areas for one low annual fee of $40. For more information about the pass and find purchasing locations, visit Enchantment Pass.
Do I Need a Recreation Pass?
Learn which sites require fees by visiting the Gila National Forest Recreation page and select the site you plan to visit. Any fees, passes, or required reservations will be listed. Determine which pass is the best value for you.
Examples of sites that require a fee include the Catwalk Recreation Area and group picnic sites like Gomez Peak, Little Walnut East and Little Walnut West.
America the Beautiful Interagency Recreation Passes
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Annual Pass
Frequent visitors of multiple federal agency lands may save money by buying an Interagency Annual Pass. The pass is available to anyone and is valid for 12 months from the month of purchase. The Interagency Annual Pass has two signature lines and any two individuals may sign the pass. Both are considered pass holders.
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Senior Pass
The Senior Pass is available to US Citizens 62 years of age or older and is valid for the pass holder's lifetime. Passholders receive a 50% discount on some expanded amenity fees like campgrounds (does not include hookups), highly developed boat launches and swimming sites and for specialized interpretive services.
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Military Passes
Free annual pass if you are active military. Includes dependents.
Free lifetime pass for Gold Star Families with a valid Gold Star Family Voucher or US military veterans with a valid, veteran ID.
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Access Pass
People who are living with disabilities can request this lifetime pass. It can be used at many different federal lands across the nation.
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4th Graders
This free pass is available to 4th Graders, 4th Grade Teachers, home school and free-choice learners 10 years of age. Good from Sept. to Aug. of your 4th Grade school year.
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Volunteer Pass
The Volunteer Pass annual pass is awarded to those individuals who volunteer 250 hours at one or more recreation sites managed by five Federal agencies as a way to say "thank you!"
Support Sustainable Recreation
The benefits of purchasing recreation passes locally
The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (REA) (16 U.S.C. 6801-6814) states that 95% of Recreation fee revenues are retained locally by the National Forest unit, where the fee is paid. The fee revenue is used for the repair, maintenance, and facility enhancement directly related to visitor enjoyment, visitor access, and health and safety at recreation fee sites.
How to purchase Interagency Recreation Passes locally
Need a pass fast? Interagency passes can be purchased at staffed Forest Service offices, as well as online.
Additional Information about Recreation Fees
The Forest Service waives recreation fees at most-day use sites on lands managed by the agency. Participation by concession-operated sites may vary.
These include:
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- President's Day
- National Get Outdoors Day
- Juneteenth
- National Public Lands Day
- Veterans Day
If you are interested in hosting a large commercial event, or something similar to a family reunion or wedding, please see Events and Commercial Permits.
