Multnomah Falls (I-84) Timed Use Permit System resumes Friday, May 23

Bridal Veil, OR, May 7, 2025— The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area announced that a timed use permit will be required for visitors using the I-84 (Exit 31) Multnomah Falls parking lot daily between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. from May 23 through September 1 of this year. The purpose of the permit system is to help reduce congestion, increase safety and improve overall visitor experience.

Timed Use Permits will be available online at https://www.recreation.gov/ for a $2 transaction fee per vehicle. Permits will be released two weeks prior to the visit date. There will also be a limited amount of in-person, same-day permits (no fee) at the Gateway to the Gorge Visitor Center in Troutdale and the Cascade Locks Historical Museum. Each permit lists a one-hour time slot in which you can arrive and then stay for as long as you would like that day. A timed use permit does not guarantee parking.

 Options for visiting Multnomah Falls without a permit:
• Leave your car at home and take public transit (Columbia Area Transit), including service from Gateway Transit Center in Portland, Cascade Locks, and Hood River.
• Modify the timing of your trip to before or after the permit times and peak visitation (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
• Plan your visit to Multnomah Falls prior to Memorial Day or after Labor Day, when there is less congestion.

Learn more: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/columbiarivergorge/recreation/multnomah-fal…