Ranger Station at REI
National Park Service and US Forest Service Rangers provide Outdoor Recreation Information at the Ranger Desk inside REI

The Ranger desk is currently open 7 days a week, 10am-6pm.
December 25, 2023: CLOSED
January 1, 2024: OPEN 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Recreation Opportunities in Washington State

At the Ranger Desk in the REI Seattle Flagship Store, we have the information you need to discover the best recreation opportunities on public lands in Washington State. We also have a wide selection of educational merchandise and free printed materials to help you make the most of your visit. We're able to bring you this unique service experience through a dynamic partnership with the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Washington State Parks, and REI.

Recreation Passes Available at the REI Ranger Station

Many recreation passes you'll need for areas in Washington and Oregon are available at the Ranger Station inside the Seattle REI Flagship Store and are available in our Discover Your Northwest online store. Some passes may be available at the area you will be visiting or through other organizations. Check with one of the rangers to find out more.

Questions? Please call us at 800-270-7504 or 206-470-4060, or visit the Ranger Station in person at REI in Seattle.

Federal Recreational Lands: Interagency & National Parks

America the Beautiful Annual Pass
Entrance and recreational use for Federal Recreational Lands (NPS, USFS, BLM, USFWS, BOR).

$80
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Annual Pass
Available at REI Ranger Desk

America the Beautiful Senior Lifetime Pass
(for citizens or permanent residents of the U.S., age 62 or older).
Entrance and recreational use for Federal Recreational Lands plus 50% discount for some camping.

$80
Lifetime Pass
Available at REI Ranger Desk

America the Beautiful Senior Annual Pass
(for citizens or permanent residents of the U.S., age 62 or older).
Entrance and recreational use for Federal Recreational Lands plus 50% discount for some camping.

$20
Annual Pass
Available at REI Ranger Desk

America the Beautiful Military Annual Pass
(Available to current U.S. military members and dependents. Proper military ID is required: CAC Card or DoD Form 1173).
Entrance and recreational use for Federal Recreational Lands.

Free
Annual Pass
Available at REI Ranger Desk

America the Beautiful Military Lifetime Pass
(Available to U.S. Military Veterans or Gold Star Family Members with proper ID).
Entrance and recreational use for Federal Recreational Lands.

Free
Lifetime Pass
Available at REI Ranger Desk

America the Beautiful Access Pass
(for citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. who have a permanent disability).
Entrance and recreational use for Federal Recreational Lands plus 50% discount for some camping.

Free
Lifetime Pass
Available at REI Ranger Desk

America the Beautiful 4th Grade Pass
(available to U.S. 4th graders, including home-schooled and free-choice learners 10 years of age, with a valid Every Kid Outdoors paper pass).
Entrance and recreational use for Federal Recreational Lands.

Free
Annual Pass
Available at REI Ranger Desk

US Forest Service Lands: Oregon & Washington

Annual Northwest Forest Pass
Recreational use at USFS operated sites in Oregon and Washington where a day use fee is required.

$30
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Annual Pass
Available at REI Ranger Desk

National Forest Recreation Day Pass
Self-validate for the date of use. Valid until midnight of date on pass. Recreational use at USFS operated sites in Oregon and Washington where a day use fee is required.

$5
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Available at REI Ranger Desk

National Forest Recreation ePass
Self issuing, printable pass validated for the date of use. Recreational use at USFS operated sites in Oregon and Washington where a day use fee is required.

$5
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Day Pass

Washington State Government Lands

Discover Pass One-Day
One-day access to state parks and recreation lands managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (WSPRC, WDFW, & DNR)

$11.50 online
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$11 at the REI Ranger Desk

Discover Pass Annual
Annual access to state parks and recreation lands managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (WSPRC, WDFW, & DNR)

$35 online
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$32 at the REI Ranger Desk

Non-Motorized Sno-Park - One Day Permit
One-day vehicle access to Washington State Parks non-motorized sports Sno-Parks.

$25 online
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$28 at the REI Ranger Desk

Non-Motorized Sno-Park - Seasonal Permit
Seasonal vehicle access to Washington State Parks non-motorized sports Sno-Parks.

$50 online
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$53 at the REI Ranger Desk

Special-Groomed Trail Permit w/ Seasonal Sno-Park Permit
Special-Groomed Trails permit with the Non-Motorized Sno-Park Seasonal Permit. Required at designated groomed trails Sno-Parks including Cabin Creek, Chiwawa, Crystal Springs, Hyak, Lake Easton, Lake Wenatchee, Mount Spokane, and Nason Ridge.

$120 online
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$126 at the REI Ranger Desk