Forest Adventure Pass

What is an Adventure Pass?
Adventure Passes are issued parking passes that must be hung from your rear-view mirror while parking in a designated Forest Adventure Pass zone. All areas that require the Forest Adventure Pass have signs as you are driving in that tell you you must have it posted. These passes help pay for the upkeep of the Forests including hiking paths, campgrounds and other areas of the wilderness.

Where Can I get a Pass?
All ranger stations have passes for sale. In addition, many sports shops (such as Sports Chalet) and even gas stations and bait shops will usually have the passes for sale.

Passes are also available online from The US Forest Service Website

How Much does the Pass cost?
The Adventuring Pass is $5 per day (good from the day you start until the next morning) or $30 per year (until the end of the month you buy it one year later.)

What Happens if I'm caught without a pass?
From my experience being caught without a Pass will result in a ranger writing you a one day pass and leaving it on your windshield. You are then required to send in payment for the pass within a set time, or the fine will grow. The best policy is to just get the pass, not only are you being legal, but you're supporting the upkeep and improvement of your forest services.