Recreation Passes & Permits

Where are recreation day use fees charged? 

Northwest Forest Passes (Oregon & Washington)

  • 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.)  

  • 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

  • 4th Grade Pass

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    (Free) - For current 4th grade students.

  • Annual Pass

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

  • Senior Lifetime Pass

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

  • Annual Senior Pass

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    ($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. 

  • Access Pass

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    (Free) - For those with a permanent disability.

  • Annual & Lifetime Military Pass

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    (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.)

Locations to Buy Passes from Local Vendors

Buy a Pass from a Local Vendor

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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.