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 or tablet, no printing is required and funds directly help support local improvements.
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.
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.
Automated Fee Machines
Automated Fee Machines
Automated Fee Machines (or self-service machines) are available to purchase $5 day passes at the following locations. Payment by credit card only - no cash accepted.
Snoqualmie Ranger District
- Snow Lake Trailhead
- Ira Spring Trailhead
- Franklin Falls Trailhead
- Snoqualmie Pass Visitor Center
- Coming soon: Annette Lake Trailhead
- Coming soon: Lake Talapus Trailhead
Darrington Ranger District
- Coming soon: Verlot Public Service Center
Mt. Baker Ranger District
- Glacier Public Service Center
- Heather Meadows (near Bagley Trailhead and Picture Lake)
- 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.