Passes
The Chippewa National Forest manages resources to meet sustainable resource management objectives. Most National Forest System lands are open and free of charge for your use and enjoyment. However, some areas and activities do require fees or permits to help maintain, manage, and improve the amenities that you enjoy.
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.
The Annual Pass, as a part of the America the Beautiful Pass series, will be available November 20, 2025, at 12pm ET through Recreation.gov in a new, digital format. With this new enhancement, you can now store, manage, and access your Digital Annual Pass all from your Recreation.gov account, mobile app, or mobile wallet, making your trips to Chippewa National Forest that much easier!
This transformation is part of a larger commitment across all federal land management agencies to improve public access to public lands, and we are hard at work to make navigating these changes as smooth as possible for our visitors.
Visit Recreation.gov to learn more about the Digital Annual Pass! https://www.recreation.gov/pass