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Mt. Hood National Forest Headquarters Visitor Information Services are not provided
16400 Champion Way
Sandy, Oregon 97055
(503) 668 1700
Hours:8:00-4:30, M-F *Closed from 12-1pm
Visit one of our District Offices for passes, permits, maps & more.
Located in Dufur, Estacada, Hood River & Zigzag, OR.
In Washington and Oregon some national forest recreation sites require a day use fee. This section includes information about where fees are charged and which passes may be used to cover these fees.
A Special Use Authorization is a permit that grants rights or privileges of occupancy and use subject to specified terms and conditions on National Forest land.
Special use permits are required for facilities, services and events on the forest. Gatherings with more than 74 people and are non-commercial in nature must also be permitted.
Special uses can include recreation residence (summer homes), recreation events, outfitter guides, utility lines, communication facilities and many other uses.
Visitors to the Mt. Hood Wilderness and the Salmon Huckleberry Wilderness must have a completed wilderness permit in their possession during their stay in these areas from May 15 through October 15.
Climbers must have a wilderness permit in their possession year-round when on the south side climbing route of Mt. Hood. Permits are available at the Wy'East Timberline Day Lodge.
