Passes
Recreation passes provide access to Forest Service operated recreation sites in Washington and Oregon where a day use fee is required. Annual passes cover day-use or entrance fees all year, while single-day passes work for one day.
Where can I buy recreation passes?
Buy at a Forest Service office Buy at a local store Buy Online
Digital Northwest Forest Passes
Purchase a digital day use or annual pass on your device! This pass allows the passholder & passengers in a private vehicle use of recreation facilities at Forest Service operated day-use fee sites for one day or for one year (annual pass).
Day or Annual Passes
Recreation passes provide access to Forest Service operated recreation sites in Washington and Oregon where a day use fee is required. Annual passes cover day-use or entrance fees all year, while single-day passes work for one day.
Scan & Pay
Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before your trip to Scan & Pay your day-use fee on-site! Even in remote areas with no cell service, Scan & Pay allows you to pay when you’re offline and then processes your transaction once you’re back online.
Ape Cave Timed Reservation Ticket (Seasonal). More about Ape Cave. |
Lewis River Recreation Area Reservation (Seasonal). More about Lewis River Recreation Area. |
Mount Adams Climbing Pass |
Mount St. Helens Climbing Permit |
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Wrist Band - Only applicable for Johnston Ridge Observatory (JRO). Buy onsite at JRO. $12 per person. Children ages 15 and under have free admission. |
Mount Margaret Backcountry Permits |