Required at National Forest trailheads, rustic camping areas, picnic areas, boat launches and visitor centers in Oregon and Washington. Accepted at Columbia River Gorge state park day-use fee areas. Annual: $30/vehicle; day passes also available. Covers hiking, "rustic" camping, boating, picnicking and some visitor information services. To purchase, click link or call 1-800-270-7504.
Oregon State Parks Day Use Pass
Required at 26 Oregon state parks with day-use fees, including the popular Smith Rocks State Park. Annual: $25; 2 years: $40; $3/day. Covers parking and day-use activities. To purchase, call 1-800-551-6949, or visit Oregon Park and Recreation District offices, and private vendors such as sporting goods stores.
Required to float lower Deschutes River. Covers boating only. To purchase, click link or visit one of the local Central Oregon vendors:
Brad's Bait and Tackle, 408 Culver Hwy, Madras (541-475-6892)
Tiger Mart, 1210 SW Hwy 90, Madras (541-475-7127)
Fly and Field Outfitters, 143 SW Century Drive Ste 101, Bend (541-318-1616)
Ouzel Outfitters, 63043 Sherman Rd., Bend (541-385-5947)
Sun Country Tours, 61080 Bachelor View Rd., Bend (541-382-6277)
Outward Bound, 70000 NW 83rd, Redmond (541-548-5044)
The National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Annual Pass
For use at USFS, National Park Service (NPS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Fish and Wildlife service (USFWS) day-use fee areas, it replaces the Golden Eagle Passport. Annual: $80/vehicle. Covers picnicking, hiking, parking, visitor/interpretive centers. To purchase, click link, call 1-877-465-2727, or visit USFS offices.
Golden Age Passport
Must be at least 62 years old and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to purchase. Can be used at U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service day-use fee areas; 50% discount at campgrounds, developed boat launces and swim areas, and specialized interpretive tours and services. Cost: $10/lifetime. Admits holder, spouse and children. Covers picnicking, hiking, parking, visitor/interpretive centers, camping, boat launching, swimming, interpretive tours and services, concessionaire services. To purchase, call 1-877-465-2727 or visit USFS offices. For more information, visit www.natlforests.org.
Golden Access Passport
Available only to the permanently disabled. Can be used at USFS, NPS, BLM, and USFWS day-use fee areas; 50% discount at campgrounds, developed boat launces and swim areas, and specialized interpretive tours and services. No cost. Admits holder, spouse and children at areas where per person fee is charged. To get one, call 1-877-465-2727 or visit USFS offices. For more information, visit www.natlforests.org.
Oregon Sno-Park Permit
Required at "Winter Recreation Areas" parking areas from Nov. 15 - Apr. 30. Annual: $15/vehicle; $7 for 3-day pass; $3/day. Covers parking for Sno-park areas for nordic skiing, snowshoeing or snowmobiling. To purchase, visit Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles offices; resorts, sporting goods stores and other retail outlets.
National Parks Pass
Required for admission to Crater Lake National Park, Oregon Caves National Monument and Fort Clatsop. Annual cost: $50/vehicle. Covers all day-use activities.To purchase, call 1-877-465-2727, visit national parks, or purchase online at https://buy.nationalparks.org.
Oregon Pacific Coast Passport
Required at OPRD, USFS, NPS, BLM and 17 coastal day-use fee areas. Annual: $35/vehicle; $10/5 days. Covers all day-use activities. To purchase, call 1-800-551-6949; also available at many coastal state parks.