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Recreation Passes

Why Purchasing a Pass Locally Matters

The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (REA) (16 U.S.C. 6801-6814) requires at least 80% of the fees to stay on the forests and grasslands where they were collected and reinvest that money to support local site operations and maintenance. 

The fee revenue is used for the repair, maintenance, and facility enhancement directly related to visitor enjoyment, visitor access, and health and safety at recreation fee sites.

Which pass is right for you?

List of 3rd Party Vendors

Other Payment Options & Online Passes

Self-Service Pay Stations- "Iron Rangers"

picture of an envelope with a dollar sign

Some sites have self-service fee envelopes available. 

Instructions: 

  1. Complete fee envelope sections
  2. Enclose payment and detach stub
  3. Seal envelope and deposit in tube
  4. Display stub in vehicle

 

Automated Fee Machines

icon of a fee machine

Some sites have automated fee machines available for day use passes. 

Instructions: 

  1. Locate fee machine
  2. Choose pass type
  3. Follow directions given
  4. Display stub in your vehicle

Buy a Pass

Site pass recreation.gov

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest 3-Day, 7-Day, and Annual Pass options. 

Before purchasing the U-W-C NF Annual Pass please note, we are unable to upgrade to the Interagency Pass. ("America the Beautiful" National Parks and Federal Lands Pass)

Accomplishment Reporting

Pass Required- List of Sites by Implementation Date

Last updated August 6th, 2025