Temporary Use Permits

The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is accepting temporary outfitter and guide permit applications. A limited number of permits are available on each ranger district for various activities including but not limited to: river boating and fishing, climbing, hiking, skiing and environmental education. River permits are only available in select locations, see the river temporary permit page for more information. Permit applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and will be reviewed on a case-by-case scenario. Any required changes to trip itineraries will be discussed with the applicants and a rationale for necessary changes will be provided.

• River Pool Permits
  • Land Permit: Site Specific Conditions
  • River Permit: Site Specific Conditions
  • Pacific Northwest Wilderness Pocket Guide for Outfitters

 

 

Application Deadlines

Due Dates for Temporary Outfitting and Guiding application packets for the following seasons are:

Mt. Baker RD	Mt. Baker Climb	Dec. 1
Mt. Baker RD	Spring/Summer	Dec. 1
Mt. Baker RD	Fall/Winter	June 1
Darrington RD	All	Dec. 1
Skykomish RD	All	Dec. 1
Snoqualmie RD	Spring/Summer	Dec. 1
Snoqualmie RD	Fall/Winter	June 1

Application Package Requirements

Application packages must be received by the due date specified in the land or river pool documents.  

• A signed Special Use Application and Permit for Outfitting and Guiding. Response to boxes 2-5 and 9 should be included in the Outfitter Operating Plan.
• A signed and completed Outfitter Operating Plan.
• Current insurance certificate included in the application package with amounts listed in FSM 2713.1 included.

Permittees will be billed upon approval of the temporary use permit. Payment will be required before the permit is issued, based on the following schedule. Applicants will receive payment information upon processing of permit application.

Number of Service Days	Flat Fee	Maximum Gross Revenue for Each Bracket of Service Days
1 to 50	$150	$10,000
51 to 100	$300	$20,000
101 to 150	$450	$30,000
151 to 200	$600	$40,000

 

 

Email

Permits administrator

Call with questions: 360-854-2663

Mail
810 State Route 20
(Attention Temp Guide Permit Administrator)
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
 

 

After Submission

Turn in the completed Actual Use Report form included in the land or river pool program application within 30 days of permit expiration.

• Land use report form
• River use report form