Recreation Passes & Permits

Where are recreation day use fees charged? 

• List of forest recreation sites where day use fees may be charged. 
• The federal recreation passes below waive fees at most sites.  There are a few exceptions, however.  Some concession operated Forest Service day use sites may not accept all passes.
• Are there any fee free days? 
• What types of recreation passes are available and how do I decide?

Northwest Forest Passes (Oregon & Washington)

• Day Pass

  

  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

  

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

  Buy Annual Pass

Local Passes

Digital Recreation Day Pass ($5) - Day Pass for Forest Service fee sites.

Interagency Passes

• 4th Grade Pass

  

  (Free) - For current 4th grade students.

  4th Grade Interagency Pass

• Annual Pass

  

  ($80) -  For anyone to purchase, valid for 12 months.

  Interagency Annual Pass

• Senior Lifetime Pass

  

  ($80) - For those age 62 or older. Valid for the lifetime of the passholder.

  Interagency Senior Lifetime Pass

• 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. 

  Interagency Annual Senior Pass

• Access Pass

  

  (Free) - For those with a permanent disability.

  Interagency Access Pass

• Annual & Lifetime Military Pass

  

  (Free) - For active military personnel and their dependents or veterans. 

  Annual Pass: Available to Current US Military and Dependents. Valid for 12 months. 

  Lifetime Pass: Available to Gold Star Families and Veterans. Valid for pass holder's lifetime. (Gold Star Vouchers are still accepted.)

  Interagency Military Pass

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.

Vendor Map