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
Echo Ridge Recreation Area Summer Trailheads including Shoe, Lower Echo, & Upper Echo (Chelan RD)
Entiat River Trailhead (Entiat RD)
Mad River Trailhead (Entiat RD)
North Fork Trailhead (Entiat RD)
Pot Peak Trailhead (Chelan RD)
Silver Falls Trailhead (Entiat RD)
Lake Creek Trailhead (Entiat RD)
Check the Forest site locations to see where a pass is required.
About the Forest
This pass offers unique recreational opportunities and miles of recreational trails for all ages and experience levels for mountain bikers, hikers, motorcyclists, backpackers, hunters, anglers, bird watchers, and more.
The Echo Ridge Recreation Area Trail System on the Chelan Ranger District contains over 26 miles of trails intertwined with roads. Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities spring through fall. There are wide, easy trails suitable for all ages and highly technical single track trails for the more adventurous. You will travel over open ridgetops through a young, emerging forest recovering from a 1968 wildfire. Expect to see stunning views of Lake Chelan, the Cascade Mountains, Okanogan Highlands, and Columbia Plateau. Trail difficulty varies from 'easy' to 'most difficult,' and most trails are suitable for children.
The Entiat Ranger District is a uniquely tapered slice of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest located on the arid eastern flank of the Cascade Mountains. The landscape is dominated by wildfire ecology and many areas of the Entiat Ranger District offer excellent examples of post-wildfire forest restoration. High-quality recreation opportunities of all types exists on the District. Hiking trails provide access to lightly traveled and relatively undeveloped zones excellent for hiking and fishing. The Entiat Ranger District is also home to one of the Nation's most extensive multiple-use trail systems. This system passes along lush alpine meadows, contains pristine mountain lakes, and climbs to lofty summits with breathtaking views of the wild North Cascade Range. Much of this trail system can be explored by off-road motorcycles, mountain bikes, horses, and hiking.
Trailheads vary in elevation from 2,500ft to over 5,000ft so access dates vary. However, most trailheads are open from late-May through mid-October. Trail maintenance efforts are ongoing throughout the summer field season, so it is recommended that visitors seek trail condition information before visiting.
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 is required to be displayed 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.
America the Beautiful Passes: Senior, Access, Military, Gold Star, Veteran, and Golden Age Senior/Access area accepted at this site. These passes cover fees for the passholder and up to three adults per vehicle. Washington State Park Discover Pass is 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.