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Recreation Passes & Permits
Where are recreation day use fees charged?
- Concessionaire managed sites charge $5 for day use. Northwest Forest Passes are not valid at concessionaire managed sites. Sites include: Skull Hollow and Haystack Reservoir on the Grassland, and Walton Lake, Ochoco Divide, Ochoco Forest Camp and Wildcat on the Ochoco National Forest.
- No day-use fees are charged at Ochoco National Forest managed sites. Sites include: Wolf Creek Campground, Sugar Creek Campground, Deep Creek Campground, and Antelope Flat Reservoir.
- Interagency Senior and Interagency Access passes provide a 50% discount on single overnight campsites (at both concessionaire and Forest Service operated sites). The discount does not apply to cabin rentals or group sites.
Where are day use fees charged? Here's a list of national forest recreation sites in Oregon and Washington where day use fees may be charged.
Where does the money go? Recreation fees make a difference.
Are there any Free Days? Yes, check check here.
Can I get involved? The Pacific Northwest Recreation Resource Advisory Committee provides recommendations concerning recreation fees. Get involved.
Northwest Forest Passes (Oregon & Washington)
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National Forest Day Pass ($5)
Honored at Forest Service operated recreation sites in Washington and Oregon where a day use fee is required. Purchase ahead of time for when you need them and receive in the mail. Northwest Forest Passes are not valid at concessionaire managed sites.
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National Forest Day ePass ($5)
Honored at all Forest Service operated recreation sites in Washington and Oregon where a day use fee is required. Purchase and print at home. *Must be printed within 2 days of purchase. Northwest Forest Passes are not valid at concessionaire managed sites.
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Annual Pass ($30)
Honored at all Forest Service operated recreation sites in Washington and Oregon where a day use fee is required for one year. Northwest Forest Passes are not valid at concessionaire managed sites.
Interagency Passes
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4th Grade Interagency Pass (Free)
Available to U.S. 4th graders (including home-schooled and free-choice learners 10 years of age) who present a valid Every Kid Outdoors paper pass.
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Interagency Annual Pass ($80)
For anyone to purchase, valid for 12 months.
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Interagency Senior Annual & Lifetime Pass ($20/$80)
For those age 62 or older. Lifetime Pass: valid for the lifetime of passholder. Annual Pass: valid for one year. *Annual Pass may be applied towards purchase of a Lifetime Pass.
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Interagency Access Pass (Free)
For those with a permanent disability for the lifetime of the passholder.
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Interagency Military Annual & Lifetime Pass (Free)
Annual Pass: Available to Current US Military and Dependents. Valid for 12 months.
Lifetime Pass: Available to Gold Star Families and Veterans. Valid for pass holder's lifetime.
Other Recreation Fees and Permits
Operating an Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) on public land requires an Oregon OHV permit. This is in addition to any forest passes or fees that may be required. Please contact your nearest Forest Service office for details on permits needed for operating an OHV on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests.
Oregon Sno-Park Permit - The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) requires a Sno-Park Permit to park at many snow parks from November 15th until April 30th.