Recreation Passes

It's time to start thinking about spring and summer. In case you don't already know many federal lands require parking passes for your car or motorcycle. In most cases you can purchase a day-pass for $5 at the trailhead parking lots. However if your are planning to visit more then six trails this year it would make sense to buy the $30 annual pass. If you are going to be visiting the Oregon Coast this summer then it would be a good idea to pick up a 5-day pass for the Oregon Coast.

There are several kinds of passes and because it can get a little confusing the US Forest Service has created a web-tool that helps you determine what recreational pass is best for you. If you are planning on taking a trip west that includes visits to national parks you might want to consider the interagency annual pass that covers everything.