National Forest Recreation ePass (National Forests in Washington and Oregon only)

Need your National Forest Recreation Day Pass immediately? The ePass is your quickest option. Just enter your info, purchase, and print it now—or print it later via the email link in your confirmation. See our Pass FAQs for more info.

Important: ePasses are non-refundable. You must print your pass within 2 days of purchase—after that, the link expires. If you're not ready to print within 2 days, please wait to order.

Fees are waived at Forest Service day-use sites on certain days—check the U.S. Forest Service website for details and free-pass days. To plan ahead, visit the U.S. Forest Service website for more specific information and updates about your destination.

This ePass is valid at all Forest Service day-use sites in Washington and Oregon where “Recreation Pass required” signs are posted.

What the ePass Includes:

• Printable pass for immediate use
• Covers passholder and accompanying passengers at per-vehicle sites
• Valid only for the date and vehicle specified at purchase; expires at midnight on that date
• Not valid for open-topped vehicles (e.g., jeeps, motorcycles)
• Modifying or digitally altering the pass voids it

How to Display the ePass:

• Place it on your dashboard so it’s clearly visible
• If your stay spans multiple days, display passes for each date on the dashboard

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

Permitted activities may vary by Forest. Contact a Forest Service office for details.