Cleveland National Forest Site Pass

Cleveland National Forest

Other important visitation policies and details can be found on the Recreation.gov page for Cleveland National Forest. 

All visitors to Cleveland National Forest must display a valid pass at day use fee sites where required. Visit the Cleveland National Forest standard amenity fee page for more information on where passes are required.

If purchasing your pass on-site, no printed copy of the pass will be available. Instead, your license plate number will be used to confirm compliance. 

If purchasing a pass in advance, a printed copy of the pass is recommended for your vehicle as cell coverage is limited.  

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 towed. 

This 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.  

Passes are non-transferrable, non-refundable, not replaceable if lost or stolen, and are void if altered or reproduced. 

Please note, this day pass is NOT valid for Cedar Creek Falls. A visitor use permit is required for accessing Cedar Creek Falls and can be obtained here. This day use pass also does not cover the costs associated with staying at developed campgrounds and the permits required for dispersed camping on the Cleveland National Forest. Visit the Cleveland National Forest website for more information.