Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Passes & Permits

[Recreation Passes] [State Sno-Park Passes] [Forest Products Permits] [Special Use Permits] [Commercial Road Use Permits]

Recreation Passes

Many developed recreation sites on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest require the use of a recreation pass for users and their vehicles at the site. Information about the various passes available and which forest sites require a pass can be found on the Wallowa-Whitman Recreation Pass website. Recreation Passes of the Northwest (see the listing of all passes for the Pacific Northwest, which pass you need, and more).
		Passes are also available from the Nature of the Northwest store. Order a Pass today.

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State Sno-Park Permits

You must have a valid Sno-Park permit displayed in the windshield of your vehicle if you park in designated winter parking areas (Sno-Parks) between November 1 and April 30...

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Forest Products Permits

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.

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Special-Use Permits

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.

Commercial Filming and Photography Permits -- A filming permit may be needed for commercial film and still photography activities on the National Forest.

Recreation Special Use Permits (Outfitter and Guides, Recreation Events, Group Use) -- Many commercial activities require a recreation special use permit. To find out about the permit process.

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Commercial Road Use Permit Requirements

Commercial Road Use Rules and Road Use Permit Requirements

The purpose of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Commercial Road Rules is to:

1. Provide commercial users with timely information about requirements concerning use on
   Forest Service managed roads and to administer them uniformly with all commercial
   users.
2. Provide Forest Officers with a system to display their requirements concerning use on
   Forest Service managed roads and to assist in administering them uniformly with all
   commercial users.
3. Implement a responsive system for issuing permits or other arrangements for authorizing
   road use to meet the special needs unique to specific commercial users.
   4. To inform other agencies and Forests about requirements concerning use of Wallowa-
   Whitman National Forest roads.
   

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USDA Forest Service - Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Last Modified: Wednesday, 07 January 2009 at 15:11:43 EST