Mt. Hood National Forest - Recreation Passes & Permits

Where are recreation day use fees charged?

List of forest recreation sites where day use fees may be charged.
Federal recreation passes are honored in lieu of payment. Exceptions: Concession operated Forest Service day use sites and other site fee exceptions may not accept all passes.

Northwest Forest Pass

ePass & National Forest Day Passes ($5) - Day 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)
Buy Day Pass (Receive via mail)

Annual Pass ($30) - Annual pass honored at all Forest Service operated recreation sites in Washington and Oregon where a day use fee is required. Valid for 12 months from purchase.

Interagency Passes

*Buy passes online at the US Geological Service or at your nearest national forest office or Recreation Pass Vendors in person to make a purchase.

		4th Grade Interagency Pass - Free for current 4th grade students.
		Interagency Annual Pass ($80) - For anyone to purchase, valid for 12 months.
		Interagency Senior Lifetime Pass ($80) - For those age 62 or older. Valid for the lifetime of the passholder.
		Interagency Annual Senior Pass ($20) - For those age 62 or older. Valid for 12 months. An Annual Senior Pass may be applied towards the purchase of a Senior Lifetime Pass.
		Interagency Access Pass (Free) - For those with a permanent disability.
		Interagency Annual Military Pass (Free) - Available for active military personnel or their dependents. Valid for 12 months.
		Interagency Volunteer Pass - The pass can be issued free of charge to someone who individually accrues 500 volunteer hours. Available through agency volunteer program coordinators.

What types of recreation passes are available and how do I decide?

Are there any Free Days? Fees are waived at Forest Service-managed day use sites to celebrate specific events.

Where does the money go? Recreation fee revenues make a difference.

How can I get involved? The Pacific Northwest Recreation Resource Advisory Committee provides recommendations concerning recreation fees.

Features

State of Oregon Sno*Park Permit

NOTE: Oregon will no longer be able to honor Washington’s Sno-Park permits. You must have a valid State of Oregon Sno*Park permit displayed in the windshield of your vehicle if you park in designated winter recreation parking areas (Sno*Parks) between November 1 and April 30.