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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 Free Days? Fees are waived at Forest Service-managed day use sites to celebrate specific events.
What types of recreation passes are available and how do I decide?
Northwest Forest Passes (Oregon & Washington)
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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.)
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Annual Pass
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($30) - Annual pass honored at all Forest Service operated recreation sites in Washington and Oregon where a day use fee is required.
Local Passes
Digital Recreation Day Pass ($5) - Day Pass for Forest Service fee sites.
Interagency Passes
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4th Grade Pass
Free for current 4th grade students.
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Annual Pass
($80) - For anyone to purchase, valid for 12 months.
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Senior Lifetime Pass
($80) - For those age 62 or older. Valid for the lifetime of the passholder.
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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.
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Access Pass
(Free) - For those with a permanent disability.
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Annual Military Pass
(Free) - For active military personnel and their dependents or veterans. Valid for 12 months.
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Gold Star Family Voucher
(Free) - For next of kin of a member of the United States Armed Forces who lost his or her life
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.
