Pass Options
Day Use Pass
The 1 day pass is valid at day use fee sites within National Forests in Oregon and Washington, excluding all concessionaire operated sites and overnight fees.
Annual Northwest Forest Pass
The Northwest Forest Pass is honored at all Forest Service operated recreation sites in Washington and Oregon where a day use fee is required.
The pass allows the pass holder and any accompanying passengers in a private vehicle use of the recreation facilities. A single pass is required for each vehicle.
Frequent visitors of national forests may save money by buying an annual pass.
Recreation Sites Where a Pass is Required
Check this page to see a complete list of sites where a pass is required on National Forests in Washington and Oregon.
Umpqua National Forest Sites
Umpqua Hot Springs
South Umpqua Falls Picnic Area
Howlock Mt. Trailhead
Mt. Thielsen Trailhead
Diamond Lake South Shore Boat Ramp
Diamond Lake North Shore Boat Ramp
Diamond Lake Mt. Thielsen Boat Ramp
*Know before you go! Day use sites may be affected by weather in the winter months!
About the Forest
Umpqua National Forest is nestled on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains. The Forests protects 983,239 acres in Oregon across Douglas, Lane, and Jackson Counties. Four ranger districts comprise the forest: Cottage Grove, Diamond Lake, North Umpqua, and Tiller. The landscape of the Forest has been shaped by high Cascade glaciation, whitewater rapids, and explosive geologic events. From mountainous terrain to lush, dense forest, the area is known for its rich biodiversity, recreational opportunities, and stunning scenery.
Purchase Your Pass in Advance or When You Arrive
Purchase your pass in advance to arrive ready for your visit.
The day pass can also be purchased on-site using a credit card through the Recreation.gov mobile app. Once on-site, follow the posted scan and pay instructions. You will need to download the free Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. For more information about paying on-site, click here: How Do I Use a Scan & Pay QR Code to Purchase an Activity Pass?
This pass is valid at day use fee sites within National Forests in Oregon and Washington, excluding all concessionaire operated sites and overnight fees. This pass is not valid at campgrounds.
All visitors must display a valid pass at day-use fee sites where required. If purchasing in advance, please print your pass and display on vehicle dash. If purchasing onsite, please have the Recreation.gov app downloaded prior to arrival to complete purchase. If unable to print or purchase onsite, please write the confirmation number on a fee envelope or Activity Slip provided at the kiosk, or slip of paper, and post in vehicle on dashboard.
This day pass is valid until 11:59 PM of the date listed on the pass, and only for the date and vehicle specified for this pass.
The Annual Northwest Forest Pass is valid for one year through the end of the month purchased.
This pass does not guarantee parking availability. For your safety, please remember that parking outside of designated areas is discouraged and visitors who park illegally may be fined or towed.
The America the Beautiful Passes: Resident Annual, Non-Resident Annual, Senior, Access, Military Annual, Military Lifetime, and Golden Age Senior/Access passes are accepted at these day use fee sites. These passes cover fees for the passholder and up to three adults per vehicle.
This pass does not guarantee parking availability. For your safety, please remember that parking outside of designated areas is discouraged and visitors who park illegally may be fined or towed.
Passes are non-transferrable between operators, non-refundable, not replaceable if lost or stolen, and are void if altered or reproduced.
Cell phone connectivity may be limited, plan ahead.
Sno-Park Parking Permit will be required in lieu of a one-day pass from November 1- April 30. https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/pages/vehicle/sno_park_permits.aspx