Forest Passes?

[+Team Jac'd]

Hey all. So, I was following the other thread on the $5 state park fee being repealed. We are a team/family of 4, and we plan to do some travelling all over washington state this year, with little forays into Montana, Idaho, and Oregon. We like visiting parks, state and otherwise.

 

Given the recent repealing of state parking fees, should I still consider picking up a pass?

 

cheers,

Poppa J

[+evergreenhiker!]

Forest Pass... is federal. Different then State park pass. Yes, you will need to get the Forest Pass to park at trailheads and similar. However, with the State park passes, I'd wait and see what happens. If need be, buy a one day 5-dollar pass, but I woudln't fork down on a season pass.

[+evergreenhiker!]

I just noticed this link in the other thread regarding state park fees. It looks like you won't need state passes so yes to forest pass, no to state park passes.

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/263660_fees20ww.html

[+Bull Moose]

Last year, though, they took a lot of trailheads off the list of those requiring passes.

A pass is only required now if the trailhead is "developed" - meaning there is a pit toilet there.

 

We always buy the yearly pass, but could've done with daily passes because of how few trailheads we used that required them. Then again it's nice just to have it in the glovebox and not worry about stopping to buy one.

[+evergreenhiker!]

Last year, though, they took a lot of trailheads off the list of those requiring passes.

A pass is only required now if the trailhead is "developed" - meaning there is a pit toilet there.

 

We always buy the yearly pass, but could've done with daily passes because of how few trailheads we used that required them. Then again it's nice just to have it in the glovebox and not worry about stopping to buy one.

I wasn't aware of that. Makes no difference anyway with me. I like the convenience of having the pass and not having to worry about buying a daily one.

[+WeightMan]

And if you are 62 or older you can get a lifetime forest pass for $10. Nice for us older guys and gals.

 

Edit to note that the lifetime forest pass also includes free entry into all national parks. Not many caches there, but there are some neat places to visit.

Edited March 21, 2006 by WeightMan

[+Right Wing Wacko]

Not many caches there, but there are some neat places to visit.

 

That does not compute! neat places to visit.... no caches.... I'm confused

[+Bull Moose]

Edit to note that the lifetime forest pass also includes free entry into all national parks. Not many caches there, but there are some neat places to visit.

 

That's only kinda true. There are some cool virtuals.

And this cache is one of my favorites - it starts in Teddy Roosevelt NP and ends outside the park with a big ammo box.

[+Byron & Anne]

And if you are 62 or older you can get a lifetime forest pass for $10. Nice for us older guys and gals.

 

Edit to note that the lifetime forest pass also includes free entry into all national parks. Not many caches there, but there are some neat places to visit.

 

Ya, aint it great. Also you get 50% off any camping fees in National Forest Camp grounds.