Recreation Passes & Permits

  • Seasonal (May-Sept.) Recreation Pass for Black Hills National Forest Facilities

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    Many picnic grounds, trailheads, and other recreation sites at Black Hills National Forest have no day use fee. Yet, some developed areas charge a fee. If you visit these sites frequently, you may want to purchase a Seasonal Recreation Pass for Black Hills National Forest Facilities.

  • Passes Accepted at Black Hills National Forest Recreation Facilities

    Cook Lake

    Forest concessionaire, Forest Recreation Management accepts three passes within the America the Beautiful Pass Program during the summer season. (Photo Cook Lake bench by Brad McKinney, Forest Volunteer)

  • Interagency Recreation Passes

    Cook Lake

    National interagency passes offer discounts, free entrances, and cover some standard amenity fees at recreation sites with several federal agencies.