Passes
Recreation opportunities in the Intermountain Region can take you from weeklong whitewater rafting adventures to quiet hikes among wildflowers and thrilling ATV rides. Many of the facilities and services associated with these opportunities are free. Some do require fees or permits to help maintain, manage and improve the amenities that you enjoy.
Interagency Recreation Passes are honored nationwide at all Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation and US Fish & Wildlife Service sites that charge entrance or standard amenity fees.
There are several pass options to consider. To make the best choice on which pass to purchase, you should think about your recreation plans for the next year. National passes cover entrance fees found at federal recreation areas such as National Parks and wildlife refuges. They also cover the use of facilities and services at many day use sites on Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management lands. Purchase a pass now!
- Interagency Annual Pass
- Interagency Military Annual Pass
- Interagency Annual Senior Pass
- Interagency Annual Lifetime Senior Pass
- Interagency Access Pass
- Interagency Volunteer Pass
Interagency Every Kid Outdoors - 4th Grade Pass
Are you a fourth grader? You can see America’s amazing mountains, roaring rivers, and wild animals, while camping, hiking, and fishing with your family- for free! So sign up for your Every Kid Outdoors voucher today!
Payette River Pass
Administered by the Boise National Forest, the Payette River Pass System is a system of recreation sites along the South Fork and Main Payette River. Fees begin in early spring and extend through early fall. The passes can also be used in fee areas along the South Fork of the Snake River. Call the Boise National Forest for more information: 208-373-4100
Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act
Recreation fees, authorized by the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, enables federal land management agencies to reinvest the fees back into the recreation sites. The revenue generated is retained by the National Forest to help fund the operation, maintenance and enhancement of recreation facilities, visitor services, and the protection and rehabilitation of natural resources. To learn more, check out these links: recreation passes and permit or accomplishments.