Passes
A valid recreation pass is required to use many developed trailheads, picnic areas, boat launches and interpretive sites on national forests throughout Oregon and Washington. Signs are posted at recreation sites where day use fees may be charged.
Note: The Washington Discover Pass is required at state operated sites (administered by Washington State Parks, Department of Natural Resources lands and Department of Fish and Wildlife) but is not valid on national forest lands.
Where do I buy passes?
Order passes online Visit a Forest OfficeFind a local vendor
Digital Pass Options
Digital Day/Annual Passes
Enjoy the convenience of buying a Digital Recreation Day Pass at Recreation.gov for Forest Service fee sites at Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. You can easily download your digital pass on your phone. Print out your pass if purchasing ahead of time, bring a slip of paper to write your confirmation code, or use the slip provided. Funds directly support maintenance of your trails and trailheads!
Download App NOW, Scan at Trailhead
Recreation.gov mobile app now features Scan & Pay to pay directly from your mobile device. Even in remote areas with no cell service, Scan & Pay allows you to pay when you’re offline and then processes your transaction once you’re back online. Download the app before you go.
Automated Fee Machines
Fee Machines
Automated Fee Machines (credit card only) are available to purchase $5 day passes at the following locations: Snoqualmie District: Franklin Falls, Snow Lake, Ira Spring & Snoqualmie Pass Visitor Center; Mt. Baker District: Glacier Public Service Center, Heather Meadows, Artist Point.
State Issued Passes
State of Washington Public Lands
Sno-Parks Permits: Parking at Sno-Parks on Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest during the winter season requires a Washington State Sno-Park Permit. Money from these permits pays for plowing access roads and grooming trails
Discover Passes: The Washington Discover Pass is required at state operated sites (administered by Washington State Parks, Department of Natural Resources lands and Department of Fish and Wildlife) but is not valid on national forest lands.
Learn more about Northwest Forest Passes & Interagency Passes
Day or Annual Passes
Recreation passes provide access to Forest Service operated recreation sites in Washington and Oregon where a day use fee is required. Annual passes cover day-use or entrance fees all year, while single-day passes work for one day.