Passes

America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes are a suite of annual and lifetime passes that provides U.S. citizens and visitors an affordable and convenient way to access Federal recreational lands. Up to 100% of the Pass program's proceeds are used to improve and enhance visitor recreation services. Passes include Annual Pass, Military Pass, Senior Lifetime Pass, Senior Annual Pass, Access Pass, 4th Grade Pass and Volunteer Pass.

Annual boat launch pass $30; daily launch fee $6. Passes are available for purchase in advance via Recreation.gov or onsite at the boat ramp. If purchasing in advance, please print your pass and place it on your vehicle's dashboard. 

Scan and Pay
If purchasing at the boat ramp using scan and pay, please ensure you have the Recreation.gov mobile app downloaded before arrival for ease of purchase. The app is available for Android or iPhone. Scan and Pay functionality at the boat ramp is only available for a single day pass. 

Mail-in Form
Annual boat ramp passes may be purchased at the Willows office or by mail. You must download the request form and mail to Mendocino National Forest, 825 N. Humboldt Ave., Willows, CA 95988. Please allow two weeks for processing mail-in forms.