Passes

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Cost

• $30 annually

Benefits

• Honored at all Forest Service operated recreation sites in Washington and Oregon where a day use fee is required.
• Allows the pass holder use of recreation facilities at per-person sites. Other members in the party must pay the per-person fee.
• Allows the pass holder and any accompanying passengers in a private vehicle use of the recreation facilities at per vehicle sites.
• Passes are interchangeable between all members of the same household.
• Frequent visitors of national forests may save money by buying an annual pass.
• Reduces Forest Service administrative costs therefore allowing more dollars to go toward improvements at recreation sites.
• One free decal may be issued per Annual Northwest Forest Pass for visitors who have an open topped vehicle (Jeeps, etc.), or motorcycles. Decals are available at Forest Service offices only.

Validation

• Validated by the seller.
• Valid for one year from the last day of the month issued. For example, a pass validated June 2019 will expire on June 30, 2020.
• Pass holders will establish ownership of the Annual Northwest Forest Pass through signature. The Annual Northwest Forest Pass includes spaces for the signatures of the two household members who will most frequently use the pass. The Annual Northwest Forest Pass enables all members of the household to use it regardless of who has signed it. The pass must be signed to be valid.

Display

• Purchaser must sign the front of the pass for it to be valid.
• The pass is non-transferable.
• Hang on rear-view mirror in vehicle displaying their signature and expiration date.

How to get this pass

• Visit a Forest Service office
• Local Businesses, find a vendor in your neighborhood
• Online at US Geological Survey, REI, Oregon Parks Forever, or at Discover Your Northwest Forest. 

Participating Recreation Sites

• Honored at Forest Service operated day use recreation sites in Oregon and Washington.

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Cost

• $5

Benefits

• Honored at all Forest Service operated recreation sites in Washington and Oregon where a day use fee is required.
• Allows the pass holder use of recreation facilities at per-person sites. Other members in the party must pay the per-person fee.
• Allows the pass holder and any accompanying passengers in a private vehicle use of the recreation facilities at per vehicle sites.
• Passes are interchangeable between all members of the same household.
• Frequent visitors of national forests may save money by buying an annual pass.
• Reduces Forest Service administrative costs therefore allowing more dollars to go toward improvements at recreation sites.

Display

• Purchaser must sign the front of the pass for it to be valid.
• The pass is non-transferable.
• Hang on rear-view mirror in vehicle displaying their signature and expiration date.

How to get this pass

• Visit a Forest Service office
• Local Businesses, find a vendor in your neighborhood
• Online at US Geological Survey, REI, Oregon Parks Forever, or at Discover Your Northwest Forest. 

Participating Recreation Sites

• Honored at Forest Service operated day use recreation sites in Oregon and Washington.

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Product Details

Need your National Forest Recreation Day Pass right away? Getting an ePass is easy. The National Forest Recreation ePass eliminates the need to pre-purchase a pass on the way to your destination. You can fill in your information and print it now, or print it later using an order confirmation link you will receive via e-mail. .

IMPORTANT: No refunds are available for ePasses. Your National Forest Recreation ePass must be printed within 2 days of purchase, after which the link to the ePass expires. If you do not plan to print your ePass within 2 days from the purchase date, please wait to place your order.

The National Forest Recreation ePass is honored at all Forest Service recreation day-use sites in Washington and Oregon where "Recreation Pass required" signs are posted.

View a list of recreation sites that require a day-use pass.

The ePass:

• Is a printable pass for immediate use.
• Covers passholder and accompanying passengers at per-vehicle sites.
• Is valid until midnight of the date printed on the pass.
• Is valid only for the date and vehicle specified at purchase.
• Is currently not available for open topped vehicles such as jeeps and motorcycles.
• Any modifications to the printed ePass will void the ePass.
• Any attempt to electronically change information on the ePass is strictly prohibited.
• Is non-refundable, non-transferable to another vehicle, and not replaceable if lost or stolen.

How to Display the ePass:

• Place on vehicle dashboard so that it is visible and readable.
• Place multiple passes on the vehicle dashboard if your stay covers consecutive days.

The National Forest Recreation ePass does not cover fees or permits for:

Sno-Parks (winter season)

• Group camping and organized activities
• Developed campgrounds or cabin rentals
• Special activities: (Backcountry, Climbing, Wilderness, or River travel*)
• Harvesting Christmas trees or forest products
• Recreation on state lands
• Johnston Ridge Observatory
   

Your ePass purchase helps the Forest Service operate and maintain the sites you visit. Thank you for your support.

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Cost:

• Free

Get your Fourth Grade PassGet a Digital Fourth Grade Pass

Benefits

• 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.
• Valid for the duration of the 4th grade school year through the following summer (September -- August).
• Honored nationwide at all Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and US Fish & Wildlife Service sites charging entrance or standard amenity fees.
• Admits pass holder and any accompanying passengers in a private non-commercial vehicle.
• At per-person fee areas, admits pass holder and up to 3 people who are 16 and older (for a maximum of four people). Anyone 15 and younger is free of charge.

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Cost

• Resident: $80 annual     Buy Now
• Non-Resident: $250 annual Buy Now

Benefits

• Honored nationwide at all Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and US Fish & Wildlife Service sites charging entrance or standard amenity fees.
• Waives most day use fees (except at some concessionaire-run sites) and most entrance fees for all the federal agencies listed below under "Participating Sites" across the United States.
• Frequent visitors of multiple federal agency lands may save money by buying an Interagency Annual Pass.

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Cost

• Senior Annual: $20 Purchase Pass
• Senior Lifetime: $80 Purchase Pass

Benefits

• Honored nationwide at all Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and US Fish & Wildlife Service sites charging entrance or standard amenity fees.
• Waives most day use fees (except at some concessionaire-run sites) and most entrance fees at all participating federal recreation sites. 
• Valid for a year, or a pass holder's lifetime (annual vs. lifetime passes).

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
• Must be 62 years of age or older.
• Must obtain in person.
• Must show proof of age, which may be a state driver's license showing birth date, a birth certificate, or similar document.

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Cost

• Free  Request Now

Benefits

• Honored nationwide at all Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and US Fish & Wildlife Service sites charging entrance or standard amenity fees.
• Waives most day use fees (except at some concessionaire-run sites) and most entrance fees at all participating federal recreation sites. 
• Valid for pass holder's lifetime.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
• Must have a medical determination and documentation of blindness or permanent disability.
• Must obtain in person
• Must submit one of the following documents:

1. A statement signed by a licensed physician attesting that the applicant has a permanent physical, mental, or sensory impairment that severely limits one or more major life activity.
2. A document issued by a federal agency, such as the Veteran's Administration, which attests that the applicant has been medically determined to be eligible to receive federal benefits as a result of disability. Other acceptable federal agency documents include proof of receipt of Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) due to disability.
3. A document issued by a state agency, such as the vocational rehabilitation agency, which attests that the applicant has been medically determined to be eligible to receive that agencies benefits or services as a result of medically determined permanent disability. Showing a state motor vehicle department disability sticker, license plate, or hang tag is not acceptable documentation.

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Interagency Military Annual Pass

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• $10 processing fee on USGS Store. Free when obtained in-person at sites that issue passes, which include Federal recreation sites that charge entrance or standard amenity fees or other federal offices.
• Honored at these Forest Service sites in Oregon and Washington
• Available to Current US Military and Dependents. Documentation is required.
• Covers entrance to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service sites, and covers Standard Amenity Fees at Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation sites, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sites.
• Admits the pass owners and any accompanying passengers in a private non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas, or the pass owner and up to additional 3 adults (16 and over) at sites that charge per person.
• If purchased from the USGS Store, your name will be printed on your pass

If I purchased an $80 Annual Pass earlier in the year can I return the pass and get a refund?

Refunds will not be issued.

What documentation is required for the Military-Annual Pass?

1. Current Military and Dependents:

• Current members of the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force and National Guard with valid DoD CAC card
• Dependents of current U.S. military members with valid DD Form 1173
• U.S. Military Cadets with a valid CAC card
• U.S. Active Reservists (Do not need to be deployed) with a valid CAC card

2. The following individuals/groups DO NOT Qualify for the Interagency Military Annual Pass: 

• Foreign military members (Including those stationed in the U S and have a CAC card)
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) employees
• Public Health Service (PHS) members
• Inactive U.S. Reservists
• Civilian military contractors
• Civilian military employees 

Can dependents of National Guard and the Reserve members acquire a pass?

Dependents of deployed military members with DoD Form 1173 may obtain a pass.

Are there any other benefits for military?

• In addition to the Interagency Annual-Military Pass for current military and dependents, there is now a Military-Lifetime Pass for Gold Star Families and Veterans.
• If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident age 62 or older you qualify for a Senior-Annual or Senior-Lifetime Pass.
• If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have a medically determined permeant disability you may qualify for a free Access Pass. The Access Pass and both the Senior-Annual and Senior-Lifetime Pass are the only passes that may provide a discount on some expanded amenity fees such as camping.

Interagency Military Lifetime Pass

• $10 processing fee online at the USGS Store. Free when obtained in-person at sites that issue passes, which include Federal recreation sites that charge entrance or standard amenity fees or other federal offices.
• Available to Gold Star Families and Veterans. See section below for specific documentation required.
• Covers entrance fees at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service sites and covers Standard Amenity Fees at Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation sites, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sites.
• Admits the pass owner and any accompanying passengers in a private, non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas, or the pass owner and up to additional 3 adults (16 and over) at sites that charge per person.
• If purchased from the USGS Store, your name will be printed on your pass.

What is the difference between the Interagency Military-Annual and Military-Lifetime Pass?

The Interagency Military Pass has been part of the America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series since 2012. On December 27, 2021, President Biden signed into law S. 1605 “The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022” (NDAA). Section 641 of the NDAA makes Gold Star families and veterans eligible for lifetime passes to federal recreational lands. The Interagency Military-Lifetime Pass can be issued to Gold Star families and U.S. military veterans. The Military-Annual Pass can be issued to current U.S. military and dependents.

Who qualifies for the Interagency Military-Lifetime Pass and what documentation is required?

1. Gold Star Families

• Gold Star Families are next of kin of a member of the United States Armed Forces who lost his or her life in a “qualifying situation,” such as a war, an international terrorist attack, or a military operation outside of the United States while serving with the United States Armed Forces, as explained in Department of Defense Instruction 1348.36
• Gold Star Family members must self-certify by applying for a Military-Lifetime Pass online at https://store.usgs.gov/MilitaryPass or downloading and printing a special voucher to either present to the ranger, exchange for a Military Pass in person, or place on the vehicle dashboard at unstaffed sites. Gold Star Vouchers may be downloaded from https://www.nps.gov/customcf/goldstar/voucher.htm

2. Veterans

• Individuals who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, and are able to present one of the following valid non-expired forms of identification when entering or using federal lands:

1) Department of Defense Identification Card (CAC Card, DD Form 2, DD Form 2765)

2) Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)

3) Veteran ID Card

4) Veterans designation on a state-issued U.S. Driver’s license or identification card

• When acquiring a pass in person, the actual IDs listed above must be presented. As of September 2022, the VA only provides a digital version of the #3 Veteran ID Card. When acquiring a pass online, photocopies or digital images are accepted. Form DD-214 is not accepted.

Are passes available to disabled veterans or other people with disabilities?

Yes. The Interagency Access Pass is a lifetime pass that is free for any US citizen or permanent resident who has a medically determined permanent disability, including veterans. Review the Access Pass section for additional details.

What if I have a current Interagency Military-Annual Pass or other type of Interagency Pass?

• If you have a Military-Annual Pass, Access Pass, or one of the other Interagency Passes, you can simply use that pass for free access. All passes are non-transferable.
• If you have recently purchased an Interagency Annual or Senior Pass, unfortunately no refunds are permitted.

You may also obtain this pass with no fee at a site that issues passes:

Site Locations that Issue Passes

Honored at these Forest Service sites in Oregon and Washington