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Recreation Passes & Permits
Most National Forest System lands are open and free of charge for your use and enjoyment; however, user fees may be charged at some areas under the provisions of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, established by Congress to replace the former Fee Demo Program.
Use fees for federal lands are not only used for conserving our nation's land, wildlife, waterways and historical sites, but are used to develop, maintain and improve visitor services and recreation opportunities. Almost all the proceeds from forest fees and passes stay on your National Forest and are used for improving your experience
Features
Green Mountain National Forest Recreation Fees
At present, day use passes are only required at the Hapgood Pond Recreation Area. Camping fees are required at the following developed campgrounds: Moosalamoo, Silver lake, Chittenden Brook, Hapgood, Grout, and Greendale. Pavilions located at Hapgood Pond and Texas Falls may be reserved for a fee as well.
Recreation Fees on Finger Lakes National Forest
There are no day-use fees or trail permit fees collected on the Finger Lakes National Forest. Overnight camping fees are charged. See more information on camping fees at site-specific campground pages.
Spotlights
Federal Interagency Passes
Find out federal interagency recreation passes apply on the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests.
Geocaching Policy
Anyone wishing to place a geocache on the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests must complete a Geocache Activity Application
