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National Forest Day Pass

Cost
  • $5 per day generally.

Benefits
  • Honored at all Forest Service operated recreation sites in Washington and Oregon where a day use fee is required.
  • Allows the pass holder and any accompanying passengers in a private vehicle use of the recreation facilities.
  • Allows the pass holder use of recreation facilities at per-person sites. Other members in the party must pay the per-person fee.
  • The self-validation feature of the day pass allows visitors to buy them in advance and keep a supply in the vehicle for use whenever they wish.
  • The day pass is also convenient for second vehicles when the second vehicle will not be attached to its primary vehicle.

Validation
  • Self validating and will be validated by the visitor prior to use.
  • Visitor will validate pass by printing clearly, in ink, the month, day and year they use it. Improper validation (incorrect or illegible date) by holder may result in a warning notice or a violation notice.
  • Only good until midnight for the day the buyer validates it for.
  • Any modifications to the pass (such as changing the dates) will void the pass.

Display

  • Display pass on dashboard on the driver’s side. For multiple days, a pass for each day must be visible in the vehicle.
For more information on or to purchase the Day Pass: Click Here.
(Courtesy of the USFS)