Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Passes & Permits

Passes and permits are necessary for some uses of Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Recreation passes/permits and forest products permits are listed below. Permits are not required for wilderness travel, but some regulations do apply.

Pass Information

Northwest Forest Pass

Recreationists visiting Wallowa-Whitman National Forest will need a Northwest Forest Pass to park at some trailheads and picnic areas.

Golden Passport Program

A federal interagency recreation pass program, comprised of three distinct Passports:

Golden Eagle	Golden Age	Golden Access

Golden Age, Golden Access and Golden Eagle Passports are honored at all Northwest Forest Pass sites.

Golden age and Golden access passes can be purchased at Forest Service and Park Service offices

Forest Products Permit Information

Firewood Cutting Permits -- A firewood cutting permit and load tickets are required to cut, gather, and transport firewood.

Christmas Tree Permits -- Christmas tree cutting permits are available beginning the last week in November.

Mushroom Gathering Permits -- Free use and commercial permits are available.

Post and Pole Permits -- To cut and haul post and pole materials for your own personal use.

Snake River Permits for Jet Boaters and Rafters -- Permits are required year-round for all non-commercial floaters and powerboaters on the Snake River within the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.

USDA Forest Service - Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Last Modified: Thursday, 14 October 2004 at 18:51:06 EDT