Tours
All commercial tour operators who deliver customers to Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument sites must pay a fee. A commercial multi-passenger vehicle is one in which the passengers pay to be transported to a Recreation Pass Fee site.
Information is collected from the bus tour operator at the time of their visit, and a bill is issued to the tour company afterward.
The fee structure is as follows:
| Commercial Vehicle | Passenger Capacity | Rate per Entry |
| Passenger Sedan | 1-6 | $25 |
| Passenger Van | 7-15 | $75 |
| Passenger Minibus | 16-25 | $100 |
| Passenger Motor Coach | 26+ | $200 |
The categories above are based on the passenger seating capacity of the vehicle and NOT the actual number of passengers on board. The driver's seat is not included in the overall capacity.
*Fees may be waived for school groups from accredited K-12 educational institutions visiting Mount St. Helens as part of a school assignment and being transported by a commercial carrier.
Attention Teachers: Mount St. Helens Field Trip planning
Volunteering: Visit Mount St Helens Institute
Scenic Drives
White Pass Scenic Byway
The White Pass Scenic Byway on the north end of the forest near Randle, and Packwood, WA is a beautiful route to drive with many places to visit along the way. The byway offers world-class recreation in every season and is a gateway to several Cascade Volcanoes such as Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams.
Spirit Lake Memorial Highway (504)
Known as the Spirit Lake Memorial Highway, SR-504 is one of the main roads into Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. The road provides spectacular views of the landscape, including the crater, blast zone, and Toutle River Valley.
Wind River Highway
Explore unique features along the Wind River Highway and Lewis River Corridor between Mount St. Helens and Mt. Adams in an accessible adventures video.
Forest Road 99 (Open seasonally)
Gifford Pinchot National Forest Roads 25 and 99 provide access to Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument's vast blown down forest and views of the legendary Spirit Lake. These forest roads are typically open from late June until November. On Forest Road 99, stop at one of eight interpretive sites, enjoy the views and learn about the volcano and eruption by reading interpretive signs. Other great opportunities include mountain biking, hiking and/or picnicking at Smith Creek and journeying into the Mount Margaret Backcountry via the Norway Pass Trail.
