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.
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 |
---|---|---|
1 to 50 | $150 | $10,000 |
51 to 100 | $300 | $20,000 |
101 to 150 | $450 | $30,000 |
151 to 200 | $600 | $40,000 |
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.
Alerts & Warnings
- Mallardy Ridge Trailhead and FSR 4030 and 4032 Closure
- Harris Lake Trailhead and FSR 5510 Closed
- Middle Fork Camping Closure
- Delays possible on PCT at the Summit at Snoqualmie Ski Area
- FSR 4110 Road Closure
- Camping Restrictions
- Fireworks and Explosive Targets Prohibition
- Read this Before Climbing or Backpacking on Mt. Baker
- Hwy 542 Closed to Artist Point
- New food storage rules for Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie NF
- Alcohol Prohibitions