Permits

Mt. Hood climbers traveling above 9,500 feet elevation must carry a climbing permit. The Mt. Hood Climbing Permit is available for purchase as a single trip 3-day pass for $20 or an annual pass for $50 on Recreation.gov.

A Special Use Permit grants certain rights or privileges to occupy and use a specific area on National Forest land. Special uses can include recreation residences, events, outfitters/guides, utility lines, communication facilities and more.

Special forest products include natural resources like mushrooms, firewood, and transplants. On Mt. Hood National Forest, permits are required for some products, but not for others. It's your responsibility to know forest product regulations.

Christmas tree season is open each year from mid-November through December on Mt. Hood National Forest. Christmas tree permits are available for purchase at a district office, from a local vendor, and online at Recreation.gov. 

Wilderness permits are free and self-issued at some trailheads or trail portals on Mt. Hood National Forest that access Wilderness areas.