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Recreation Passes & Permits
View a list of recreation sites in Oregon and Washington where day use fees may be charged.
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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National Forest Day Pass ($5)
Honored at all Forest Service operated recreation sites in Washington and Oregon where a day use fee is required. Purchase ahead of time for when you need them and receive in the mail.
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National Forest Day ePass ($5)
Honored at all Forest Service operated recreation sites in Washington and Oregon where a day use fee is required. Purchase and print at home. *Must be printed within 2 days of purchase.
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Annual Pass ($30)
Honored at all Forest Service operated recreation sites in Washington and Oregon where a day use fee is required for one year.
Local Passes
- Digital Recreation Day Pass ($5) - Day Pass for Forest Service fee sites ONLY in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Deschutes National Forest, Mt. Hood National Forest and Siuslaw National Forest
- Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Wrist Band - Buy onsite. Per person site: $8 day-use fee. Children ages 15 and under have free admission.
Interagency Passes
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4th Grade Interagency Pass (Free)
Available to U.S. 4th graders (including home-schooled and free-choice learners 10 years of age) who present a valid Every Kid Outdoors paper pass.
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Interagency Annual Pass ($80)
For anyone to purchase, valid for 12 months.
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Interagency Senior Annual & Lifetime Pass ($20/$80)
For those age 62 or older. Lifetime Pass: valid for the lifetime of passholder. Annual Pass: valid for one year. *Annual Pass may be applied towards purchase of a Lifetime Pass.
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Interagency Access Pass (Free)
For those with a permanent disability for the lifetime of the passholder.
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Interagency Military Annual & Lifetime Pass (Free)
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.
Buy passes online at the US Geological Service or, in-person, at your nearest national forest office or a local vendor.
Buy a Recreation Pass from a Local Vendor
The above map shows recreation pass vendor locations. Select a specific location to find a vendor's address and contact information. Please note: Some vendors only sell one or two kinds of passes, so be sure to call ahead to check whether they actually sell the pass that you need.
More Information
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.