Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
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.
Passes are interchangeable between all members of the same household.
Frequent visitors of national forests may save money by buying an annual pass.
Recreation Sites Where a Pass is Required
Blankenship Meadows Trailhead
Deep Creek Trailhead
Dog Lake Trailhead
Fife's Peak/Crow Lake Way Trailhead
Fish Lake Way Trailhead
Mesatchee Creek Trailhead
Sand Ridge Trailhead
Scatter Creek Trailhead
Swamp Lake Trailhead
Union Creek Trailhead
White Pass North Trailhead
Check the Forest site locations to see where a pass is required.
About the Forest
The Naches Ranger District encompasses approximately 518,000 acres and extends from the town of Naches to the crest of the Cascades in the William O. Douglas, Norse Peak, and Goat Rocks Wilderness Areas, and White Pass area. It is bordered by the Cle Elum Ranger District to the north along the Manastash Ridge divide, by the Yakama Indian Nation to the south, and Mt. Rainier National Park to the west. This pass provides access to trailheads ranging from high alpine settings to lower elevation valley bottoms, for both front country and wilderness access. Trailheads offer information boards and limited parking and may also contain bathrooms and hitching posts for stock.
Trailheads vary in elevation so open dates vary. However, most trailheads are open from May through October. Trail maintenance efforts are ongoing throughout the summer field season, so it is recommended that visitors seek trail condition information before their trip. If you are entering wilderness, please ensure you obtain the permits available at trailhead access points and follow all regulations.
Chinook Pass Overlook Trailhead
At an elevation of 5800 feet, this trailhead offers spectacular views of the valley below and provides access to the Norse Peak and William O. Douglas Wilderness areas. It also provides a connector to the Pacific Crest Trail, the Naches Peak Loop Trail and access to Mt. Rainier National Park. The trailhead has information boards, a large parking lot, bathrooms, and a stock ramp. Additional parking can be found on the opposite side of Highway 410.
The pass for Chinook Pass Overlook Trailhead can only be purchased on-site, using cash, check, or a credit card through the Recreation.gov mobile app.
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.
All visitors must display a valid pass at day use fee sites where required. A printed copy of the pass is recommended for your vehicle and is required if purchasing the Annual Northwest Forest Pass.
The 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. If using a site for multiple days, such as for an overnight backcountry trip, one pass per day is required.
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 and/or towed. No refunds will be issued due to parking capacity or site closure.
These day use areas accept the Northwest Forest Pass, America the Beautiful Interagency Passes, Golden Age Pass, and Access Pass. These passes cover fees for the passholder and their passengers. Washington State Park Discover Passes and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Access Passes are not accepted.
Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable and are void if altered or reproduced.
Cell phone connectivity on the Forest is limited, please plan ahead.