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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.

Where can I buy recreation passes?

Buy at a Forest Service office  Buy at a local store  Buy Online 

Day or Annual Passes

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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.

Digital Day & Annual Passes

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Purchase a digital day use or annual pass on your device! This pass allows the passholder & passengers in a private vehicle use of recreation facilities at Forest Service operated day-use fee sites for one day or for one year (annual pass). 

Cowlitz Valley Area Digital Pass  

Mt. Adams Area Digital Pass 

Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument & Surrounding Area Digital Pass (except Johnston Ridge Observatory)

Scan & Pay

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Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before your trip to Scan & Pay your day-use fee on-site! 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.

Last updated June 23rd, 2025